By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old man was found guilty by a jury Thursday, June 4, of two counts of assaulting/resisting/opposing police following a jury trial that began Wednesday, June 3, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Nathanial Carl Tjapkes had been told by the owner of Brite N Clean Laundromat “that he was not welcome on…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Richard Lee James, 55, malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000. Offense date: Jan. 14, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Probable cause hearing: June 17 at 1 p.m. Tasha Lynn Orcutt, 44, organized retail crime. Offense date: Dec. 31, 2025. Agency:…
LUDINGTON — Community members are invited to help keep Ludington’s shoreline clean during the Love Ludington Beach Sweep on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by A Few Friends of the Environment of the World (AFFEW) and The Lakeshore Keepers (formerly Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Assocation) and will focus on cleaning the beach area…
The Mason County District Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program next week with a family-friendly event designed to bring a little Halloween spirit into the warmer months. The program begins with “Summerween,” a themed celebration featuring costumes, a slightly spooky story, crafts, games and trick-or-treating with library staff. If weather permits, the event may also include a short…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Senior Citizens Advisory Board is inviting area residents to participate in the formation of the Friends of the Ludington Senior Center. The group will support improvements to the center’s facilities, programs and activities, which organizers say are vital to serving the area’s growing senior population. Organizers emphasize that participation is open to everyone. Individuals do not need…
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