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Badger crossings canceled due to weather.

August 4, 2017

Badger crossings canceled due to weather. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — The SS Badger has cancelled Friday night and early Saturday Lake Michigan crossings due to hazardous weather. “In the best interest of our passengers’ comfort, we have cancelled this evening’s 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. crossings,” states a press release from Terri Veen, director of marketing and media relations for the…

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Crashes keep police busy.

August 4, 2017

Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017: – 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Irons man was arrested on an outstanding warrant following a trespassing complaint, 10000 block of River Drive, Meade Township. – 8:30 a.m., (MSP), stalking, 4800 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. –…

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Counterfeiting coins among recent arraignments

August 3, 2017

Counterfeiting coins among recent arraignments #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Melissa Marie Collins, 32, of 1007 N. James St., Ludington, was arrested July 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of counterfeiting coins – possession of less than five. Preliminary hearing: August…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 3, 2017.

August 3, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 3, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jesus Maria Chavez, 17, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty July 25 to three counts of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200 and was…

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44th old engine and tractor show begins today.

August 3, 2017

4th old engine and tractor show begins today. SCOTTVILLE — The 44th annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s Old Engine and Tractor Show begins today and will run through Sunday, Aug. 6. The show is held at Riverside Park from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and then from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tractor pulls…

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