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November 1, 2024

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Zonta Club to hold poinsettia sale

November 1, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington is selling poinsettia plants for the holidays. Prices are 8 1/2-inch pots, $24 each; 6 1/2-inch pots, $12 each — available in red, white, pink and “jingle bell.” To order contact Sandra Holcombe at 231-233-7070 or sebear@charter.net. Orders and payment must be received by Thursday, Nov. 14. Plants will be available for pick…

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Woman allegedly strikes vehicle multiple times with hammer

October 31, 2024

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is requesting a warrant for a 29-year-old Ludington woman after she allegedly struck a vehicle with a hammer multiple times Wednesday, Oct. 30, shortly after 8 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Wilson Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance,…

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Police busy with warrant arrests

October 31, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024: 12:21 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’’s Office), a 32-year-old Twin Lake woman was arrested following a traffic stop on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants issued in Newaygo and Muskegon counties, Deren and…

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Inmate accused of bringing fentanyl into jail and delivering it to another inmate who nearly died

October 30, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Mason County jail inmate, who is a habitual offender, faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the jail and furnishing it to another inmate who nearly died after taking the drug last November. Travis Michael Gale of Oceana County faces charges of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic less…

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