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Girl, 15, brings brass knuckles, mace to Ludington High School

September 19, 2023

Girl, 15, brings brass knuckles, mace to Ludington High School The girl allegedly made statements about ‘beating a bunch of people up today.’ LUDINGTON — A 15-year-old Ludington girl was referred to the Mason County Juvenile Court for bringing brass knuckles and mace to Ludington High School Monday morning, Sept. 18, according to a press release from the Ludington Police…

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No charges to be filed in June 30 Bryant Road crash

September 19, 2023

No charges to be filed in June 30 Bryant Road crash LUDINGTON — There will be no charges filed against an 80-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash last summer. On June 30, 2023, Michael McConnell was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV west on Bryant Road when he initiated a left turn and…

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Police seek warrant for woman accused of ‘under ringing’ $750 in items at Walmart

September 18, 2023

Police seek warrant for woman accused of ‘under ringing’ $750 in items at Walmart PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant for retail fraud is being requested for a 51-year-old Ludington woman, who allegedly “under rang” items at Walmart’s self-checkout 15 times since July 20, 2023 totaling over $750 in items,  according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County…

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2 separate crashes cause injuries

September 18, 2023

2 separate crashes cause injuries MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated two separate vehicle crashes Friday, Sept. 15, that resulted in injuries. A 42-year-old Custer man received minor injuries after his vehicle broadsided a vehicle that had attempted a left turn into the path of his vehicle at the intersection of Chauvez and Stiles roads in Riverton…

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GR man charged with homicide in vehicular death of wife

September 17, 2023

GR man charged with homicide in vehicular death of wife By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Grand Rapids man has been charged with four counts in the death of his wife resulting from an incident on North US 31 Friday morning. Mark Lazon Casterman has been charged with the following felonies: Homicide – open murder, punishable by up…

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