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Police news, published April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, April 23, 2025: 7:17 a.m., a 43-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended and operating without insurance following a traffic stop, 200 block of East Dowland Street, City of Ludington.…

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Sheriff’s report, published April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity:  Tuesday, April 22, 2025: 11:17 a.m., car/turkey crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 3 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Masten Road north of Lucek Road, Logan Township. 6:32…

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Visitors Bureau seeks volunteers for downtown visitors center

April 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is currently seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center, a pivotal resource for tourists seeking information on the attractions and travel resources in Mason County. “This is such an important role to play in our community, as our volunteers are some of the first faces visitors see and interact…

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Weinert honored by County Road Association

April 23, 2025

LANSING — Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) mapping technician Ted Weinert was recently honored by the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan with a Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 CRA Highway Conference. Distinguished Service Awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated their time and service in an outstanding manner to the advancement of the county road…

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Sentencing in CSC case adjourned

April 23, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The sentencing hearing for a 21-year-old Ludington man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and probation violation was adjourned (postponed) Tuesday, April 22, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Caleb Isiah Russell’s sentencing guidelines are 78-162 months (6 ½ to 14 ⅓ years), said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Sentencing guidelines help…

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