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Ludington man arraigned in Kalkaska County for fleeing police.

August 31, 2017

Ludington man arraigned in Kalkaska County for fleeing police.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  KALKASKA — Derek Kenneth-Wayne Ray, 21, of Ludington, was arraigned recently in Kalkaska County’s 87th District Court on several charges related to a police chase Monday, Aug. 28. According to the Kalkaska Department of Public Safety, an officer attempted to pull over the vehicle Ray was…

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Bond absconder among recent arraignments, posted Aug. 31, 2017.

August 31, 2017

Bond absconder among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -David Duane Bothwell, 40, no address listed, was arrested August 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of bond absconding and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing: September 13 at 11:15 a.m.…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 31, 2017.

August 31, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 31, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -David Lewis Seibert, 67, of 918 High St., Manistee, pleaded no contest August 28 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $285…

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Ludington Cares Box is full of blessings.

August 30, 2017
Ludington Cares Box is full of blessings.

Ludington Cares Box is full of blessings. #LoveLudington #LudingtonCares. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The words on the Ludington Cares Box pretty much sums up its purpose: “Give when you can. Take when you need.” The first of two boxes was installed recently at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. The second will be installed next…

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More traffic delays expected Thursday on PM Hwy. 

August 30, 2017

More traffic delays expected Thursday on PM Hwy.  #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Traffic delays are expected on Pere Marquette Highway between First Street and Iris Road between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.  Just like on Wednesday, large equipment is expected to be transported to the Consumers Energy pump…

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