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Betten Baker acquiring Great Lakes Ford.

August 16, 2017

Betten Baker acquiring Great Lakes Ford. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Betten Baker, a vehicle dealership that currently operates in 12 locations, is acquiring Great Lakes Ford of Ludington, 3045 W. US 10-31, effective September 5, 2017, according to a press release. Current owner Chris Zeppenfeld is expected to continue working for the company in the Ludington location and locations in the…

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Blackmail, switchblade possession top recent arraignments.

August 16, 2017

79th District Court arraignments include blackmail, switchblade possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Ricardo Serna, 23, no address listed, was arrested Aug. 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felonies of blackmail, possession of a switchblade and possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Probable…

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Sheriff’s office makes personnel changes, promotions.

August 16, 2017

Sheriff’s office makes personnel changes, promotions. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has recently made some personnel changes. Deputy Jeremy King  and Detective Shayne Eskew have been promoted to road patrol sergeant. In addition, Chief Deputy Steve Hansen is moving into the detective bureau while Sgt. Derrek Wilson has been promoted to chief deputy.…

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Kayak reported stolen in Hamlin Township.

August 16, 2017

Kayak reported stolen in Hamlin Township. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 12-foot-long camouflaged Ascend kayak was reported stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 1:59 p.m. on Dalke Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 14, 2017: – 5:53 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…

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Alprazolam possession leads to jail.

August 15, 2017

Alprazolam possession leads to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Branch Township woman convicted of alprazolam possession was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 15. Andrea Mae Johnson, of 823 N. Benson Rd, pleaded guilty, July 11. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered…

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