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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 25, 2021.

June 25, 2021

79th District Court arraignments, posted June 25, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Lori Ann Holden, 42, of 7065 N. Dennis Rd., Grant Township, was arrested June 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…

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Suspect allegedly rear-ends patrol car during police chase.

June 25, 2021

Suspect allegedly rear-ends patrol car during police chase. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police Friday, June 25, shortly before ​3:30 a.m. for fleeing from police and drug possession after leading police on a chase and rear ending a patrol car, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. ​The officer attempted to stop the man who was driving…

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First jury trial in over a year begins next week in 51st Circuit Court.

June 25, 2021

First jury trial in over a year begins next week in 51st Circuit Court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. LUDINGTON — The first jury trial in over a year begins next week in 51st Circuit Court following a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The trial against Chris Bernard Hansen, 65,…

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Watch for cyclists near Stearns Park this weekend.

June 25, 2021

Watch for cyclists near Stearns Park this weekend. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is asking drivers to use extra caution this weekend near Stearns Park where bike races will be taking place. Racers will arrive between 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, and 3 a.m. Sunday, June 27, from across the state, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. A separate race will…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 24, 2021.

June 24, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted June 24, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Mariah Elizabeth Pringle, 20, of 7953 First St., Onekama, pleaded no contest June 22 to accident to fixtures and was sentenced to pay $285 in fines/costs. -Cody Joe Rozner, 23, of 17197 Moore Park…

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