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Police news, posted Feb. 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

Police news, posted Feb. 17, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023: 4:16 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road near White Road, Grant Township. 8:33 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 44-year-old Ludingnton man was arrested on an outstanding retail fraud warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court,…

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Ludington man sentenced 25-70 years for killing infant son

February 16, 2023

Ludington man sentenced 25-70 years for killing infant son By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Ludington man has been sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday to serve 25 to 70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son.  Craig David Overla, 37, was initially arraigned in August 2021 on four felony charges, including homicide — open murder, homicide, felony…

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Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 16, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases were recently disposed at the Mason County Courthouse.  51st Circuit Court  Felonies – Matthew Jason Case, 49. Offense date, March 25, 2022. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Controlled substance — possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy; plea: guilty. Sentenced on Feb. 14, 2023. Count 1: one year…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

February 16, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 17. This post may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Schools: Baldwin Community Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic Schools Mason County…

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Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle

February 15, 2023

Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle LUDINGTON — A defendant caused a disturbance at the Mason County Courthouse today, causing police to use their taser weapons on him. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Carl Herring, 32, of Baldwin was in 79th District Court for a probable cause hearing. Cole said Herring caused an altercation in the courtroom and…

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