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Woman sentenced to prison in vulnerable adult embezzlement case 

January 30, 2024

Woman sentenced to prison in vulnerable adult embezzlement case  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 36-year-old Scottville woman convicted of embezzling from vulnerable adults who are wards of the court was sentenced to serve a minimum of nearly three years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 30. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht was also ordered to pay…

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Inmate admits to bringing fentanyl into jail

January 30, 2024

Inmate admits to bringing fentanyl into jail By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Mason County Jail inmate faces a prison term after pleading guilty to bringing contraband into a prison/jail and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 30. The Michigan Department of Corrections is recommending a two to 10 year prison term for Jaydee…

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Man arrested on several warrants during Walmart shoplifting investigation

January 29, 2024

Man arrested on several warrants during Walmart shoplifting investigation The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies investigated three separate shoplifting/retail fraud cases over the weekend at Walmart, located at 4854 West US 10. One retail fraud investigation yielded the arrest of a…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10, PM Township

January 29, 2024

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10, PM Township PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (3:31 p.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in the 5800 block of US 10, between Nelson and Jackson roads.

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Friends of Ludington State Park receives national award

January 27, 2024

Friends of Ludington State Park receives national award HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park received a President’s Award from The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) during its 2023 annual meeting in Nevada. The volunteer, charitable organization formed in 1992, has about 100 members and works to improve and enhance Ludington State Park. “FLSP is a powerhouse…

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