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Man pleads to charges in drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child

August 18, 2023

Man pleads to charges in drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child David Wellington faces up to life in prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man faces five to 19 years minimum to a maximum of life in prison after pleading “no contest” in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 18, for…

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Fire damages Custer Twp. house

August 18, 2023

Fire damages Custer Twp. house CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were called to a house fire Friday morning at 428 E. Wilson Road. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from the roof of the house, owned by Dennis and Deborah Krajkiewicz. Scottville Fire Department, Custer Fire Department and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 7:06 a.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe…

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Great Lakes Maritime History conference to be hosted in Ludington

August 18, 2023

Great Lakes Maritime History conference to be hosted in Ludington LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will host several of the region’s premier marine historians during the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting. The public is invited to attend the Conference on Saturday, September 9. The Association for Great Lakes Maritime History is a…

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Police news, posted Aug. 18, 2023

August 18, 2023

Police news, posted Aug. 18, 2023; The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023: 8:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), retail fraud, Wesco, 100 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. The complainant reported the theft of two bottles of brandy from the store. 9:43 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, minor injury, Hansen Road west…

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West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes raises $16,000 for local band programs

August 17, 2023

West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes raises $16,000 for local band programs LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s 11th annual Rhythm & Dunes community concerts, held earlier this summer, raised $16,000 for music programs at Mason County Central Schools, Mason County Eastern Schools and Ludington Area Schools. Over the past 11 years, the summer concert series has raised $116,750 for the…

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