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Prisoner pleads guilty to breaking and entering charges

November 1, 2023

Prisoner pleads guilty to breaking and entering charges LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man who is currently imprisoned for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, to two additional counts of breaking and entering with intent, according to court records. Jordan Blakely Hicks is currently serving a prison term…

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Ludington man arrested for OWI, carrying concealed weapon

November 1, 2023

Ludington man arrested for OWI, carrying concealed weapon The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9:40 p.m. at Chauvez…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold food collection event Friday

November 1, 2023

Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold food collection event Friday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – On Friday, Nov. 3, Safe Harbor Credit Union will host an event titled “Best Day Ever” to collect items for local food banks. The event is held in partnership with Kasasa and the Dream Machine. Safe Harbor Credit Union will be collecting items needed for three…

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United Way to hold tree decorating competition 

November 1, 2023

United Way to hold tree decorating competition HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — United Way of Mason County will hold a Festival of Trees fundraising competition this holiday season. The organization is inviting businesses, organizations and schools to participate. The tree decorating period is from Thursday, November 30 to Friday, December 1. Each participating group will be responsible for decorating its own tree…

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Deputies busy with car/deer crashes 

October 31, 2023

Deputies busy with car/deer crashes  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023: 6:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 near Campbell Road, Branch Township. 8:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near Chauvez…

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