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LPD sees increase in arrests in 2023, but less calls By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department saw a reduction in calls for service in 2023 compared to 2022. Police officers responded to 6,770 calls in 2023 and 7,052 in 2022. However, the number of responses is an increase compared to 6,740 in 2021. On Monday, Feb. 12,…
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…
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…
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…