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Man accused of embracing student charged with assault

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — The 53-year-old Ludington man who allegedly embraced a Ludington High School student without her consent while on school property last week was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery, court records state. Rolandao Garcia is scheduled to appear for a pretrial, Oct. 16. Police were actively looking for Garcia who…

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Police news, published Sept. 23, 2025

September 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity that occurred in Mason County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025: 3:41 a.m., a 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested on two warrants and charged with driving while license revoked, Pere Marquette…

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Jury trial for meth case set to begin Wednesday

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — A three-day jury trial is scheduled for this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a 44-year-old man charged with methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to court records. The jury trial for Shawn Ryan Boles is slated for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 24-26. The charges arose from an Oct. 13, 2024 incident, court records state.…

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Lakeshore Food Club to host Harvesting Hope gala Oct. 2

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual Harvesting Hope gala on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake House, 704 Maritime Dr. The event will include a farm-to-table dinner, opportunities to give, and networking. “Harvesting Hope is our night to stand together as a community, united by one powerful belief: that food is a…

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United Way campaign to kick off with concert

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County will kick off its 2025/2026 fundraising campaign on Thursday, Sept. 25 with a free community concert. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. behind Jamesport Brewing Company in Ludington, will feature the band Groovix Cube, and is open to all members of the community. The campaign will be co-chaired by…

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