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February 15, 2026

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Eric Thomas Bozeman, 23, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date: Nov. 11, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 25 at 1:30 p.m. – Earnest Milton III, 44, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, along with…

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Police news, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: 6:39 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 7:03 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of…

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5 departments respond to Custer Twp. barn fire

February 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a barn fire Wednesday morning at 1585 S. Tuttle Rd. Initially, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, the first unit reported the barn was engulfed in flames. Additional tanker tender trucks were then requested from Branch Fire…

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LHS, MCC jazz bands compete at CMU

February 11, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble and the Mason County Central Jazz Band each competed last week at the Central Michigan University Jazz Festival. LHS earned Most Outstanding Band in the Class B category. MCC earned second runner up for best trumpet section. Members of the LHS Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Keith Kuczynski, are Amelia…

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