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Police news, published Sept. 23, 2025

September 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity that occurred in Mason County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025: 3:41 a.m., a 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested on two warrants and charged with driving while license revoked, Pere Marquette…

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Jury trial for meth case set to begin Wednesday

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — A three-day jury trial is scheduled for this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a 44-year-old man charged with methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to court records. The jury trial for Shawn Ryan Boles is slated for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 24-26. The charges arose from an Oct. 13, 2024 incident, court records state.…

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Lakeshore Food Club to host Harvesting Hope gala Oct. 2

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual Harvesting Hope gala on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake House, 704 Maritime Dr. The event will include a farm-to-table dinner, opportunities to give, and networking. “Harvesting Hope is our night to stand together as a community, united by one powerful belief: that food is a…

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United Way campaign to kick off with concert

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County will kick off its 2025/2026 fundraising campaign on Thursday, Sept. 25 with a free community concert. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. behind Jamesport Brewing Company in Ludington, will feature the band Groovix Cube, and is open to all members of the community. The campaign will be co-chaired by…

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Man charged with fentanyl death changes plea to guilty

September 22, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old man who was scheduled for trial for multiple drug offenses changed his plea from not guilty to guilty last week. David James Monroe was charged in four separate cases by Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand including delivery of fentanyl causing the death of 52-year-old William Willoughby of Ludington. Other offenses included two counts of possession of…

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