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Chamber seeks holiday parade entries

November 1, 2023

Chamber seeks holiday parade entries LUDINGTON — The annual Aglow on the Avenue holiday parade will usher in Santa and the holiday season in downtown Ludington on Saturday, Nov. 25. Parade entries are now being accepted, and the community is invited to participate. Sponsored by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County and Downtown Ludington, the parade is held in conjunction…

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Man sentenced to prison for manufacturing meth

November 1, 2023

Man sentenced to prison for manufacturing meth LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old man was sentenced to one year and one day to 20 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine, according to court records. Matthew Elliot Penrod received credit for six days served in jail and was ordered to pay $190…

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Prisoner pleads guilty to breaking and entering charges

November 1, 2023

Prisoner pleads guilty to breaking and entering charges LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man who is currently imprisoned for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, to two additional counts of breaking and entering with intent, according to court records. Jordan Blakely Hicks is currently serving a prison term…

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Ludington man arrested for OWI, carrying concealed weapon

November 1, 2023

Ludington man arrested for OWI, carrying concealed weapon The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9:40 p.m. at Chauvez…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold food collection event Friday

November 1, 2023

Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold food collection event Friday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – On Friday, Nov. 3, Safe Harbor Credit Union will host an event titled “Best Day Ever” to collect items for local food banks. The event is held in partnership with Kasasa and the Dream Machine. Safe Harbor Credit Union will be collecting items needed for three…

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