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Man arrested for OWI after crashing into utility pole

January 2, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after the vehicle he was driving went off the road and struck a utility pole, snapping it off, on Washington Avenue north of Virnetta Drive Thursday, Jan. 1, just before 4:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. The man was lodged…

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4 injured in 2-vehicle crash

January 2, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ludington man and his three passengers received “non-life-threatening” injuries after a two-vehicle crash on US 10-31 east of Brye Road Thursday, Jan. 1, around 3:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent…

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Mason County assistant prosecutor Mark Webb dies at age 67

December 30, 2025

‘What truly set Mark apart was how deeply he cared for the victims of crime.’ — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb passed away, Dec. 24. “Mason County has lost a dedicated public servant and a valued friend with the passing of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb,…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Thursday morning

December 30, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow and poor visibility at…

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Police news, published Dec. 30, 2025

December 30, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: 5:48 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Jackson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette…

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