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Teen sentenced to jail for hitting male friend in the face with construction stapler

February 13, 2024

Teen sentenced to jail for hitting male friend in the face with construction stapler By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — An 18-year-old woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 13, for a felony conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon for hitting her male friend in the face with a…

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Vehicular homicide case moves forward in circuit court

February 13, 2024

Vehicular homicide case moves forward in circuit court Argument led to man allegedly running wife over with car By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The criminal case against a 59-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of running over his wife with a car and killing her moves forward in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mark Lazon Casterman appeared in court…

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VIDEO: Sheriff’s office seeks assistance in Jebavy Dr. break-ins

February 13, 2024

VIDEO: Sheriff’s office seeks assistance in Jebavy Dr. break-ins LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest who may have been involved in a series of break-ins that occurred Saturday morning along Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township. See story below.   Deputies investigate string of break-ins to Jebavy Drive…

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Marquette Rail seeking $16.4 million grant to repair tracks, yard

February 13, 2024

Marquette Rail seeking $16.4 million grant to repair tracks, yard By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Marquette Rail, LLC is seeking a $16.4 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to assist paying for $25.2 million in improvements to its main track and Ludington yard. Marquette Rail (also known as MQT) operates 162 miles of railroad from Grand Rapids to…

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February 13, 2024

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