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Excessive rainfall could cause flooding

April 13, 2026

UPDATE: THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 2 A.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 17. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded,”…

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Intruder breaks into home

April 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a home in the 1000 block of North Schoenherr Road while the homeowners were at work Friday, April 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The break-in was reported around 5 p.m. “The homeowners…

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Man arrested for prowling

April 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of unlawful entry, prowling and disorderly conduct following a 911 call in the 200 block of East Foster Street Sunday, April 12, around 9:15 p.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other LPD activity over…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Arthur Frederick Bennett, 63, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under 13 years old — in one file and three counts of third-degree CSC — victim under 13 years old —  in a second file. Offense dates: Jan. 1, 2020…

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Police news, published April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, April 9, 2026: 6:19 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Sauble Road, Free Soil Township. 9:06 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road east of Reek road, Sherman Township. 10:04 p.m., a 52-year-old Brethren man was arrested following a traffic stop on an outstanding Mason County failure to…

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