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As American celebrates independence, Ludington native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship

June 28, 2023

As American celebrates independence, Ludington native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON – Petty Officer 1st Class Blake Bentz, a Ludington native, is one of nearly 80 sailors celebrating America’s 246 years of independence while serving aboard USS Constitution. Bentz, a 2015 Ludington High School graduate, joined the Navy eight years…

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Shelby State Bank officers receive honors

June 28, 2023

Shelby State Bank officers receive honors SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank officers were recently recognized by trade organizations for their efforts to advance the banking industry.  Janis Vanderputte vice president, compliance officer, and IT security officer for Shelby State Bank and Jody Brewer, credit officer have both been honored for their contributions to the banking industry and the impact…

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78-year-old passenger in crash dies from injuries

June 28, 2023

78-year-old passenger in crash dies from injuries EDEN TOWNSHIP — The 78-year-old passenger in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, June 23, at the intersection of Custer and Hawley roads has died as a result of her injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The investigation showed a 2014 Ford Edge, driven by Judith Franklin, 78, of Chase, Michigan, was…

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Branch man, 92, injured in crash

June 28, 2023

Branch man, 92, injured in crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 92-year-old Branch man was injured after the vehicle he was driving pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by a 31-year-old Free Soil man Tuesday, June 27, shortly before 9 a.m. at the intersection of Custer and Sugar Grove roads, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 26, 2023

June 26, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted June 26, 2023 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Pamela Sue McCloskey, 58, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence, and assault and battery; arrested June 17 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 18; probable…

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