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Man sentenced to 19-70 years in prison for drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child

October 10, 2023

Man sentenced to 19-70 years in prison for drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 19 to 70 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 10, for driving drunk and crashing into another vehicle, killing a young couple and their…

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Railroad track repairs to result in road closures

October 10, 2023

Railroad track repairs to result in road closures Railroad repairs are expected to cause road closures in two areas south of US 10 this week. Safety Services will be working on the railroad tracks causing a closure of Landon Road south of US 10 to Young Road from 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 13. Another closure will…

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County board to consider additional courtroom, renovations

October 9, 2023

County board to consider additional courtroom, renovations PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — When it meets Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve an estimated $80,000 to $110,000 construction project at the Mason County Courthouse which will result in a new courtroom and improvements to an existing courtroom.  Charlie Gunsell of Mason County Probation Office and…

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Crown and Cork restaurant offers spook-tacular dining experience

October 9, 2023

Crown and Cork restaurant offers spook-tacular dining experience LUDINGTON — This Halloween season Crown and Cork restaurant is offering a spook-tacular family-friendly dining experience. From October 9 to 31, guests have the option of dining in Crown and Coffin, a dark and haunting room with flickering lights, misty smoke, roaming objects and plenty of fright and scares. If they dare,…

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‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him

October 9, 2023

‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 9 p.m. at ​Neil Street and…

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