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Medal of Honor mural being moved this week

March 6, 2023

Medal of Honor mural being moved this week American Legion, Historical Society still in need of funds LUDINGTON — A mural honoring Mason County’s two Medal of Honor recipients is being removed this week from the downtown building that has hosted it since it was created. The mural, title “Medal of Honor Recipients: Ludington’s Own,” is currently located on the…

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Embezzlement trial against Scottville woman begins

March 6, 2023

Embezzlement trial against Scottville woman begins LUDINGTON — The trial of a 35-year-old Scottville woman began today with jury selection. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht faces 12 charges for allegedly abusing her authority as a guardian and embezzling from 11 vulnerable adults she as appointed by the Mason County Probate Court to protect. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed eight felony counts, one…

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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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