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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 16, 2023

April 16, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted April 16, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Thomas Chick, 42; possession of a controlled substance (narcotic/cocaine); arrested March 27 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 12; probable cause hearing: April 26; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Mara Lynn Castro-Delgado,…

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Driver attempting to avoid deer in road injured in rollover crash

April 14, 2023

Driver attempting to avoid deer in road injured in rollover crash BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain man received “non-life-threatening injuries” after he reportedly swerved to miss a deer in the road, which caused his vehicle to go off the road and overturn Thursday, April 13, shortly after 6 a.m. on Hansen west of Larson Road, according to Mason County…

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Registration open for Gus Macker tournament

April 14, 2023

Registration open for Gus Macker tournament LUDINGTON — Registration is open for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament at Stearns Park. The 31st annual event is set for June 17-18 and will welcome teams from throughout the Midwest to Ludington’s lakeshore. With a Lake Michigan beach backdrop, Ludington will host 35 courts that will line Lakeshore Drive and Stearns…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 13, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski: – Travis John Gajewsi, 30, of Grant Township, pleaded guilty Feb. 7, 2023 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and felony firearm and was sentenced April 11, 2023 to 37 months to 20 years in prison…

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Road Commission encourages drivers to be safe in work zones

April 13, 2023

Road Commission encourages drivers to be safe in work zones By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In 2021, Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning reported 5,800 work zone crashes resulting in 20 work zone fatalities. In 2022, Mack Isom of the Berrien County Road Department died in a work zone while clearing a downed tree in the road. In March…

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