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Jury trial for man accused of dealing drugs set for this week

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — A jury trial against Matthew Steven Monroe, 31, is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 10-12, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  Monroe is charged with two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, a felony count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and misdemeanors of operating without insurance and unlawful license plate, according to court records. …

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 8, 2025

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Drake David Hannah, 24, pleaded guilty June 17 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Sept. 2 to 180 days in jail with credit for 170 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ted Robert…

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Pesticide jug recycling free for farms on Sept. 15

September 8, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms. This is an opportunity for farms to recycle empty, clean jugs, rather than have them take up room in a dumpster. The event will be held Monday, September 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US…

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American Legion auxiliary to host Fall Craft and Vendor Market

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is hosting a Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives. Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $30 for the first table.  There is limited space for a second table at…

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Several agencies respond to fire in Amber Township

September 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Multiple agencies responded to a fire in Amber Township that involved a house trailer and several other items surrounding it Saturday afternoon. Scottville Fire Department, Pere Marquette Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were initially called to 1447 N. Victory Corner Rd. at 3:37 p.m. for a report of a house fully engulfed…

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