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Juvenile in stabbing could face up to 10 years in prison

November 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 17-year-old suspect involved in a stabbing that took place in downtown Ludington last Friday, Nov. 22, has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder — punishable by up to 10 years in prison and carrying a weapon with unlawful intent — punishable by up to five years in…

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Oceana Co. jury finds Ludington woman guilty of driving super drunk

November 27, 2024

HART — A jury found a 25-year-old Ludington woman guilty of a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Nov. 25. Kaytlyn Danielle Bailey is set for sentencing Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes before returning with its verdict, said…

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Police news, published Nov. 27, 2024

November 27, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported to Mason County Press: Sunday, Nov. 25, 2024 – 9:46 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving without security (no vehicle insurance) following a traffic stop near Nelson and Barton…

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Daily briefing subscription supports local news

November 27, 2024

Would you like to receive a daily summary of the day’s news from both Mason County Press and Oceana County Press? For $10 a month, you will receive the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing, a re-cap of the day’s stories from both sites conveniently sent to your email inbox. That’s about 33 cents a day. The easiest way is to sign up…

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Inmate who escaped deputies faces multiple charges

November 26, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 26-year-old inmate who attempted to escape a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Nov. 20 has been arraigned on charges of escape awaiting trial for felony. The charge is one of several Jesse Allen Totten, 26, of Ludington faces. Last Wednesday, Totten was being transported from the Mason County Jail to the Mason County Courthouse…

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