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Weekend police news, published May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 16, 2025: 10:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 11:56 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 1:15 p.m.,…

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News Alert: Vehicle crash in Ludington

May 19, 2025

LUDINGTON, 9:31 a.m. — Report of a vehicle crash, Gaylord Avenue and Lowell Street.

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Chamber accepting nominations for Annual Awards

May 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is now accepting nominations for its Annual Awards. Award categories are Mason County Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service, and Future Five. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 11. The Chamber Alliance Awards honor the exceptional achievements of businesses, organizations, and individuals who drive…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Aaron Christopher Ayers, 46, pleaded guilty March 25 to third-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced May 13 to 20 months to 20 years in prison with credit for 289 days served in jail and $198 in fines and costs. In a second file,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony – David Gene Newman, 52; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy; arrested May 3 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 14; preliminary hearing: June 4; bail: $10,000/10 percent.       Misdemeanors – Jordan Jesse Steiger, 28; operating a vehicle…

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