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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 10, 2023

July 10, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 10, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Chad Alan Wass, 51; malicious destruction of personal property between $1,000-$20,000, assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), reckless use of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while under the influence; arrested…

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Ludington Offshore Classic fishing begins Tuesday morning

July 10, 2023

Ludington Offshore Classic fishing begins Tuesday morning LUDINGTON — The 2023 Ludington Offshore Classic//Big Boys Fishing Tournament officially kicks off today with fishing beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Throughout the week-long event, there will be contests for professionals, amateurs, ladies and youth. The Offshore Classic Pro Division will pay $20,000 to the winner, and the Amateur Division will pay $7,500*. …

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Chew spit bottle allegedly thrown during road rage incident

July 10, 2023

Chew spit bottle allegedly thrown during road rage incident AMBER TOWNSHIP — A chew spit bottle was allegedly thrown during a road rage incident on US 10-31 near Dennis Road Saturday, July 8, shortly after 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant alleges a bottle containing chew had been thrown at their vehicle by a person,”…

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Wanted man faces several charges after giving police fake name during traffic stop

July 10, 2023

Wanted man faces several charges after giving police fake name during traffic stop GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Manistee man, who was wanted for absconding parole on a drug-related conviction, now faces charges of methamphetamine possession, furnishing false information to a police officer and second-offense driving while license revoked following a traffic stop by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, July 9,…

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle Crash, US 10-31/Stiles

July 10, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle Crash, US 10-31/Stiles AMBER TOWNSHIP (5:42 p.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash at US 10-31 and Stiles Road.

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