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79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 10, 2019

October 10, 2019

79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 10, 2019 LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard William Kuehler, 55, homeless, was arrested Oct. 8 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $10,000 cash/surety. -Wade James Vangelderen,…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 10, 2019.

October 10, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 10, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Robert James Lessard, 43, homeless, pleaded guilty Oct. 8 to stalking and was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; 180 days discretionary jail for two years; no contact with the victim; must have…

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Scottville man sentenced to prison for CSC.

October 10, 2019

Scottville man sentenced to prison for CSC. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Scottville man was recently sentenced to two to 15 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct – victim age 13-15. David Joseph Wildfong, of 159. W Kistler Rd., pleaded “no contest,” Aug. 19, to the felony…

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Hospital volunteers donate first $50,000 of $250,000 cancer patient fund commitment.

October 10, 2019

Hospital volunteers donate first $50,000 of $250,000 cancer patient fund commitment. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The volunteers of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital presented a $50,000 check Wednesday evening for the hospital foundation’s Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, spearheading the first payment of a $250,000 pledge. The payment was given at the annual volunteer recognition banquet, held at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, where…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise.

October 10, 2019

Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCountyCrime The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019: – 4:20 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Benson Raod, Branch Township. – 5:36 a.m., a 24-year-old Shelby man was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant issued by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, US…

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