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Ludington man sent back to prison for heroin, cocaine delivery.

April 6, 2021

Ludington man sent back to prison for heroin, cocaine delivery. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was recently sent back to prison for heroin and cocaine delivery convictions in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Trenton Joseph Espinola, of 807 W. Loomis St., was found guilty Feb. 12, 2021 of second-offense controlled substance delivery of 50 grams…

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Man allegedly assaults 2 women, sending 1 to the hospital.

April 6, 2021

Man allegedly assaults 2 women, sending 1 to the hospital. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a 911 call reporting an active assault Monday, April 5, shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the…

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Scottville commission selects 3 manager candidates to interview.

April 5, 2021

Scottville commission selects 3 manager candidates to interview. SCOTTVILLE — During its regular meeting Monday, Scottville City Commission selected three people to interview for the city’s next city manager. The candidates include O’Neil J. Newkirk III of Oscoda, Christopher Frazer of Cass City and Jessica LaPointe of Branch.  Newkirk is a native of Scottville and graduated from Mason County Central…

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Driver in high speed chase faces several charges.

April 5, 2021

Driver in high speed chase faces several charges. LUDINGTON — The 29-year-old Ludington man who led law enforcement on a 30 minute high speed chase early Easter Sunday morning faces charges, including two felony charges. Dustin Michael Jewett, of 601 N. Rowe St., was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and arraigned in 79th District Court for felony charges…

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Driver cited for 8th-offense DWLS.

April 5, 2021

Driver cited for 8th-offense DWLS. LUDINGTON — ​A 41-year-old Ludington woman was cited by Ludington police for eighth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) at the intersection of Danaher and George streets Friday, April 2 at ​9:21 p.m., according to Cpt. ​Steve Wietrzykowski. The following is other recent LPD activity: Saturday, April 3, 2021: ​- 3:26 a.m., ​a 38-year-old Ludington man was…

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