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Governor expected to sign VanderWall’s ORV enforcement bill

November 2, 2023

Governor expected to sign VanderWall’s ORV enforcement bill By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LANSING — An off road vehicle (ORV) bill that was initiated by Curt VanderWall when he was a state senator has passed both the state House of Representatives and the Senate. VanderWall now serves as state representative of the 102st district, which includes Mason and Oceana counties, and…

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Convicted sex offender pleads guilty to CSC

November 2, 2023

Convicted sex offender pleads guilty to CSC LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man serving a 25-40 year prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, according to court records. Christopher Joseph Schneider is currently lodged in the Macomb Correctional Facility in Lenox Township, according…

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Deputies respond to multiple car/deer crashes

November 2, 2023

Deputies respond to multiple car/deer crashes The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Mason County sheriff’s deputies continue to deal with a heavy amount of car/deer crashes. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023: 7:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10…

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Woman arrested for possessing brass knuckles

November 2, 2023

Woman arrested for possessing brass knuckles The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington woman arrested by Ludington police officers on an outstanding Oceana County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic charge was also charged with brass knuckles/possessing a concealed weapon and  driving while…

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Larr hired as head of Ludington DPW

November 1, 2023

Larr hired as head of Ludington DPW LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has hired Andy Larr as its next superintendent of the Department of Public works. Larr will replace Joe Stickney, who will be retiring effective February 24, 2024. See related story here. Larry will begin his duties with the city on Nov. 21. “Mr. Larr comes to us…

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