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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 20, 2023

April 20, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted April 20, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jacob Kyle Vega, 43; third-offense domestic violence and two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested April 13 by Michigan State Police; arraigned April 14; probable cause hearing: April 26; bail: $10,000 cash.…

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Man arrested for 3rd-offense OWI, open intoxicants after allegedly harassing Culver’s customers

April 20, 2023

Man arrested for 3rd-offense OWI, open intoxicants after allegedly harassing Culver’s customers PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —A 49-year-old Gladwin, Michigan man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and open intoxicants following a 911 call reporting a male subject harassing customers at Culver’s Restaurant on West US 10 Wednesday, April 19, shortly after 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Community Foundation awards over $119,000 in grants

April 20, 2023

Community Foundation awards over $119,000 in grants LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $119,950 in grants was awarded this spring through the competitive application process. Current strategic priorities include advancing educational attainment, improving workforce supports, and increasing recreation…

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Lakeshore Food Club to host poverty education workshop

April 20, 2023

Lakeshore Food Club to host poverty education workshop LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club will host Access of West Michigan’s Poverty Education Workshop on May 4, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave.  The Access Poverty Education Workshop will inform participants about the intricate realities of life in poverty. The workshop is…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 20, 2023

April 20, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 20, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Stephen James Mishler, 32, pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced April 18 to two to 20 years in prison with credit for 98 days served in jail and $198 in…

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