LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old man who was scheduled for trial for multiple drug offenses changed his plea from not guilty to guilty last week. David James Monroe was charged in four separate cases by Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand including delivery of fentanyl causing the death of 52-year-old William Willoughby of Ludington. Other offenses included two counts of possession of…
The building has been re-opened LUDINGTON — Following a threat Friday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2025, the Ludington Municipal Building was closed to the public temporarily. According to a press release from the Ludington Police Department, the department received a phone call in which a threat was made against the department. The caller indicated an intent to drive a vehicle into…
Lansing – The life-saving work of local EMS providers were recognized last week at the state Capitol by the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The recognition was part of the biennial Stars of Life ceremony, which celebrates the contributions of ambulance practitioners who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported MCP. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 2:22 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 26-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for two outstanding warrants out of Oceana County. The arrest took place following a traffic stop near Emily and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An engine error is responsible for the S.S. Badger losing control while backing into its Ludington slip Wednesday evening, Sept. 17. “While backing to the loading apron in the usual manner, the engines did not respond as ordered by the captain operating the engine order telegraphs resulting in the vessel colliding with the permanently…
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