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Beach bonfire, hayride to benefit state park playground.

October 4, 2017

Beach bonfire, hayride to benefit state park playground. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Enjoy a horse-pulled hay ride, a beach bonfire, doughnut holes, apple drink, music and fresh October air at Ludington State Park Saturday, Oct. 14 from 4 t0 7 p.m. in a family-friendly benefit for the Friends of Ludington State Park playground project. Donations will be accepted for the event centered at the Lake…

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Scottville Optimist Club garage sale table rentals available.

October 4, 2017

Scottville Optimist Club garage sale table rentals available. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Optimist Center in downtown Scottville. Lunch will be available. Table rental is $20 for the first table and $10 for additional tables. To reserve space or any questions call…

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Ludington woman admits selling heroin to undercover officer.

October 3, 2017

Ludington woman admits selling heroin to undercover officer. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman, who pleaded guilty Tuesday Oct. 3, 2017 in 51st Circuit Court to heroin delivery less than 50 grams and using a computer to commit a crime, testified before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that she sold heroin to an undercover officer.…

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New Era man charged with CSC, extortion to get new attorney.

October 3, 2017

New Era man charged with CSC, extortion to get new attorney. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old New Era man who faces up to life in prison for two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of extortion was granted a motion in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 3, to get a new a…

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Ludington woman pleads guilty to attempted home invasion.

October 3, 2017

Ludington woman pleads guilty to attempted home invasion. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Ludington woman faces serving seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Oct. 3, in 51st Circuit Court to attempted second-degree home invasion. April Lynn Somsel, of 504 S. Emily St., was arrested last August by the Ludington…

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