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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m.

July 27, 2026

UPDATE: The watch has been cancelled for Mason County MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, for several counties in the western portion of the Lower Peninsula, including Mason and Oceana counties. The storms could produce hail and damaging winds. ___________________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage…

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Man lying in middle of road arrested for probation violation

July 27, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Ludington police officer for probation violation in the area of Rath Avenue and Timber Lane Friday, July 24, at 11:37 p.m., following a “report that he was lying in the middle of the…

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Jury finds man guilty of home invasion

July 25, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 34-year-old man guilty of first-degree home invasion following a trial Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  Garrett Scott Buck, who is a fourth-offense habitual offender, is scheduled for sentencing, Sept. 29. Deliberations lasted less than two hours, said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published July 25, 2026

July 25, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Nicole Lynn Kaiser, 37, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced July 21 to two to 40 years in prison with credit for 17 days served; and $198 in fines and costs. Read related story here Douglas Alan-Robert Edens, 36, pleaded guilty May 26…

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Police news, published July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, July 23, 2026: 8:29 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 52-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop, Bryant Road and Gaylord Street, City of Ludington. 9:09 a.m., (Mason…

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