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Man on late night donut-spinning spree arrested for drunk driving, cocaine possession

March 6, 2023

Man on late night donut-spinning spree arrested for drunk driving, cocaine possession PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, for operating while intoxicated and cocaine possession following multiple calls reporting a reckless driver, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The first call was reported as a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 6, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bradley James Skofic, 22; two counts of larceny in a building; arrested Feb. 25 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 27; probable cause hearing: March 8; bail: $5,000/10 percent.        …

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District Court sentencings, posted March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

District Court sentencings, posted March 6, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced to jail terms in Mason County’s 79th District Court.  Bryan Daniel Tucker, 54. Offense date, Jan. 26, 2023. Arrested by Michigan State Police – Hart Post. Count 1: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Plea and sentencing, March 1, 2023: Guilty, 93 days in jail, 12 months…

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Oriole Foundation hosting Dancing with the Local Stars

March 6, 2023

Oriole Foundation hosting Dancing with the Local Stars HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area School District’s Oriole Foundation will host Dancing with the Local Stars on Saturday, April 29 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event will raise money for the foundation and the district’s robotics program.  Pennies from Heaven Foundation has committed a $50,000 match for funds raised during…

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Circuit court sentencings, posted March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023

Circuit court sentencings, posted March 4, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  – Melissa Jean Garland, 29. Offense date, Oct. 27, 2022. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault); plea, guilty, on Jan. 3, 2023. Sentenced on Feb. 28, 2023: Count 1: three days…

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