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Library book sale continues Saturday, Sunday

July 14, 2023

Library book sale continues Saturday, Sunday LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library’s annual Friends of the Library Book Sale began Friday, July 14, and will continue Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the sale go toward children’s programming at the Ludington and Scottville libraries.…

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Police chase reaches speeds of 120 mph

July 14, 2023

Police chase reaches speeds of 120 mph Suspect fights with deputies, damages patrol car SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Ludington man remains lodged in the Mason County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, domestic violence, damage to police property and resisting and opposing a deputy following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching 120 mph Thursday morning, July 13, according…

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 Fake $100 bill reportedly surfaces during ATM withdrawal

July 14, 2023

Fake $100 bill reportedly surfaces during ATM withdrawal PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wesco Eastgate on West US 10 Thursday, July 13, shortly before 8 a.m. for a “fake money” complaint, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported that a customer had attempted to pay for a coffee with a fake…

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49th annual Old Engine & Tractor Show will take place Aug. 3-5

July 13, 2023

49th annual Old Engine & Tractor Show will take place Aug. 3-5 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 49th annual Old Engine & Tractor Show, presented by the Western Michigan Old Engine Club, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 3. This year’s highlighted equipment will include Massey Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractors, McCormick-Deering stationary engines, and…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ronald Dale Gerhardstein, 37; third-offense domestic violence, interfering with an electronic communications device, and third-offense habitual offender; arrested June 2 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 6; probable cause hearing: July 19;…

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