Courts

Mother’s child abuse trial set for April, boyfriend takes a plea

March 5, 2024

Mother’s child abuse trial set for April, boyfriend takes a plea By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The criminal trial against a mother charged with child abuse is postponed until April, while her boyfriend accepted a plea deal. Kevin James Kaiser, 30, of Ludington, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 2, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Paul Beebe, 58; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Feb. 5 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 27; probable cause hearing: Feb. 28; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Kash…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Danial C. Maul, 48, pleaded guilty Jan. 2, 2024 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 20, 2024 to 30 days in jail with credit for nine days served; three years probation; and $1,133 in fines…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 23, 2024

February 23, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 23, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Charles Zeller, 40; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), maintaining a drug house, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 12 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 16; preliminary hearing: March 6;…

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Appeals court overturns Rotta lawsuit against Ludington charter vote

February 22, 2024

Appeals court overturns Rotta lawsuit against Ludington charter vote By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND RAPIDS — After two years of court battles, the City of Ludington can move forward with its charter revision commission. A three-judge Michigan Court of Appeals panel overturned a 51st Circuit Court ruling that favored Ludington resident Tom Rotta, who had claimed election fraud against the…

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