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Obituary: James Shorts, 79, of Ludington.

January 25, 2021

Obituary: James Shorts, 79, of Ludington. James E. Shorts, 79, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born July 3, 1941 in Ludington to Edward and Dorothy (Fischer) Shorts.  Jim graduated from Ludington High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.  Jim married the love of his…

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Teen injured in 2-car crash.

January 25, 2021

                    Teen injured in 2-car crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Irons man received non-life-threatening injuries after the vehicle he was operating failed to stop at the westbound stop sign for Sugar…

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Fire destroys Amber Township garage. 

January 23, 2021

Fire destroys Amber Township garage.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire units were dispatched to 811 N. Dennis Road at 5:26 a.m. this morning for a report of a garage fully engulfed in fire. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department were on scene of the fire along with deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The fire…

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Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. 

January 22, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony drug charges.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Danyel Rebecca Horsley, 33, of 308 N. Rowe St., Apt. 4, Ludington, was arrested Sept. 18 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine) and possession of…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 22, 2021.

January 22, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 22, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Autumn Marie Ross, 32, of 305 E. Broadway, Apt. B, Scottville, pleaded guilty Jan. 19 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit…

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