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Pair arrested for parole, probation violation after refusing to leave home

July 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Manistee man was arrested for absconding parole, and a 29-year-old Manistee man was arrested for probation violation after “refusing the resident’s request to leave multiple times,” said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The incident occurred Monday, July 14, shortly…

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Hospital volunteers to host indoor sidewalk sale

July 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board is hosting an indoor sidewalk sale on Monday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. located in the Medical Office Building lobby. Deep discounts on apparel & accessories, jewelry, home & garden décor, and much more. Purchases will benefit the hospital’s Crane Haven Cancer Wellness Center. ______________ Please Support Local…

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Beach goers rescue teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan

July 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — Bystanders’ quick thinking saved a teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan Monday, July 14, at Stearns Park beach. The 18-year-old female from Ada, Michigan is currently in critical but stable condition, said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the Ludington Police Department, Ludington Fire Department and Life EMS were…

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Blessing of the Boats raises $10k for Historical Society

July 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was recently presented the proceeds of the 2025 Blessing of the Boats, $10,177. The annual event is organized in partnership with Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing Co. with a different beneficiary each year. The proceeds will go towards new exhibits at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, including the recently…

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79th District Court arraignments, published July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kody Michael Shriver, 33; third-offense domestic violence; arrested June 9 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 3; preliminary hearing: July 23; bail: $5,000/10 percent. -Christopher Michael Marquez, 37; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, escaping while awaiting trial, and…

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