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Woman suffers minor injuries in crash

May 21, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Dorr, Mich. woman received minor injuries in a vehicle crash Friday, May 15, around 11:15 a.m. on US 31 near Johnson Road, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. She was evaluated at the scene and did not require ambulance transport. _________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Destiny Marie Harris, 32, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and fourth-degree child abuse. Offense date: Dec. 11, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: May 27 at 1:30 p.m. Nikolas Timothy Kirk,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Zayne Orion Batterson, 24, pleaded no contest March 24, 2026 to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fleeing a police officer and was sentenced May 19, 2026 to concurrent prison terms of 34 to 120 months; 12…

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Police news, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 2:20 a.m., a 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant for a felony count of malicious destruction of property issued by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, 4000 block…

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11th Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament is June 5

May 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament will return to Ludington for its 11th year on Friday, June 5. The tournament will begin with a 6 a.m. tournament-style start. At 11:45 a.m., boats will assemble just outside the Ludington pier heads in preparation for the Welcome Home Parade, which will begin at noon. Boats will be led…

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