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Scottville man arrested on cocaine, LSD charges

June 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and LSD possession following a 911 call Friday, June 20, shortly after 6:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of North US 31, said Mason County…

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Pentwater Civic Band to kick off 78th season Thursday

June 23, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Civic Band will kick off its 78th season on Thursday, June 26, 2025.  The band will provide free concerts on the Pentwater Village Green from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through August.  Attendees should bring a chair. Music will include marches, polkas and oldies. Local and visiting musicians of all skill levels are invited to…

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Let Freedom Ring Patriotic Concert scheduled

June 23, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church Choir of Ludington with the West Shore Community College Choir in collaboration with area vocalists and musicians will present the 16th annual “Let Freedom Ring!” patriotic concerts Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4 and 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 Bryant Rd. As in years past, the event…

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Yachtley Crew concert at Stix Bar will be smoooooth

June 21, 2025

By Kate Watkins, Contributing Writer HAMLIN TWP. – Don your favorite boating shoes and grab your captain’s hat because Yachtley Crew is coming to perform some of the most popular yacht rock songs at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., Saturday, June 28. The seven member group is currently touring the United States and its members are excited to bring…

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79th District Court arraignments, published June 21, 2025

June 21, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Stephen Lee Storm, 46; two counts of possession of a controlled substance — narcotic/cocaine; arrested May 4 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 12; preliminary hearing: July 7; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. – Richard Allen Spinner, II, 36; embezzlement…

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