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Sheriff’s deputies now carrying anti-choking devices

March 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — Recently the Mason County Sheriff’s Office purchased adult and toddler anti-choking devices for every patrol car in its fleet. “This past Christmas my wife, an RN, had purchased an anti-choking device for our kids to have in their home,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.  “This got me to wondering why we did not have any around the…

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Thief stealing scrap metal flees scene

March 27, 2024

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny that was reported Tuesday, March 26, around 3 p.m. in the 7000 block of S. Morton Road. “The complainant reported showing up at his property and encountering a subject loading scrap metal into a truck,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The subject fled in the vehicle when…

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Corewell Health opens new addiction clinics in Ludington and Fremont

March 26, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Dependent Drug Stewardship Program continues to address increases in overdose rates across the State of Michigan. There has been a concerning trend related to increases of drug overdose emergency department visits and EMS responses to drug overdoses in the Ludington and Fremont communities, states a press release from Corewell Health. While these increases are demonstrated…

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Beth Hand announces candidacy for Mason County prosecutor

March 25, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Hand is among three candidates who have announced their intention to run for the Mason County prosecutor position. Lauren Kreinbrink, who is currently the Mason County prosecutor, is not seeking re-election. Hand graduated…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Fremont Kerricks, 40, pleaded guilty Jan. 16 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced March 19 to one year in jail with credit for one day served; three years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Luke Thomas Murawski (age not listed), pleaded guilty Jan. 16…

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