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Girl, 15, brings brass knuckles, mace to Ludington High School

September 19, 2023

Girl, 15, brings brass knuckles, mace to Ludington High School The girl allegedly made statements about ‘beating a bunch of people up today.’ LUDINGTON — A 15-year-old Ludington girl was referred to the Mason County Juvenile Court for bringing brass knuckles and mace to Ludington High School Monday morning, Sept. 18, according to a press release from the Ludington Police…

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No charges to be filed in June 30 Bryant Road crash

September 19, 2023

No charges to be filed in June 30 Bryant Road crash LUDINGTON — There will be no charges filed against an 80-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash last summer. On June 30, 2023, Michael McConnell was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV west on Bryant Road when he initiated a left turn and…

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PM Township supervisor stepping down

September 18, 2023

PM Township supervisor stepping down PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau has announced he is resigning from the position effective Oct. 1, 2023. In a statement dated Sept. 18, Bleau stated, “Township Board of Trustees and Pere Marquette Charter Township residents, due to an unexpected turn in my life, I am announcing my retirement from the…

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Police seek warrant for woman accused of ‘under ringing’ $750 in items at Walmart

September 18, 2023

Police seek warrant for woman accused of ‘under ringing’ $750 in items at Walmart PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant for retail fraud is being requested for a 51-year-old Ludington woman, who allegedly “under rang” items at Walmart’s self-checkout 15 times since July 20, 2023 totaling over $750 in items,  according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County…

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2 separate crashes cause injuries

September 18, 2023

2 separate crashes cause injuries MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated two separate vehicle crashes Friday, Sept. 15, that resulted in injuries. A 42-year-old Custer man received minor injuries after his vehicle broadsided a vehicle that had attempted a left turn into the path of his vehicle at the intersection of Chauvez and Stiles roads in Riverton…

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