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Man sent to prison for taking, sending images of unclothed females

June 15, 2023

Man sent to prison for taking, sending images of unclothed females LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 13, on convictions of two counts of capturing/distributing images of an unclothed person, third-degree criminal sexual conduct and child sexually abusive material. Ricky Lee Hendrickson, Jr., was sentenced to concurrent prison…

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Convicted cat killer sent to prison for raping girl

June 15, 2023

Convicted cat killer sent to prison for raping girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man convicted of killing a cat last year was sentenced to prison Tuesday, June 13, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for convictions of first-degree and second degree criminal sexual conduct. Brandon Matthew Jablonski pleaded guilty to the charges May 2 and was…

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Police news, posted June 15, 2023

June 15, 2023

Police news, posted June 15, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, June 12, 2023: 2:14 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 30-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance, South Pere Marquette Highway near US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 7 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Kinney…

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Jebavy Drive construction to begin Monday

June 14, 2023

Jebavy Drive construction to begin Monday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on Jebavy Drive between Johnson and Bryant roads, will begin on Monday, June 19 and is expected to be completed by Saturday, Aug. 19. The project will include construction of a right-turn lane on southbound Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road and an extended left-turn lane on northbound Jebavy Drive…

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Gus Macker volunteers needed

June 14, 2023

Gus Macker volunteers needed LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County, organizer of the Ludington Gus Macker tournament, is seeking volunteers to help with this year’s event, which takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18.  Over 560 teams from throughout the Midwest will play on 40 courts during the 31st annual 3-on-3 charity basketball…

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