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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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Ludington man arrested after fleeing from deputy.

June 24, 2021

Ludington man arrested after fleeing from deputy. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement and driving while license suspended (DWLS), fifth offense.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the arrest took place at 11:04 p.m. when a sheriff’s deputy…

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