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Man sent to prison for habitual domestic violence

August 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A man with an extensive history of domestic violence was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Aug. 4, to 57 months (4.75 years) to 10 years in prison for three counts of third-offense domestic violence, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and third-offense habitual offender, according to court records. Kody…

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Contract signed, construction work begins on Mason County park trail

August 12, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction preparations begin this week on a 1.1-mile paved, all-access, nonmotorized multiuse trail linking Mason County Campground through Mason County Picnic Area to the Consumers Energy Lake Michigan overlook area. Contracts between local contractor Petersen & Sons LLC of Riverton Township and Mason County were signed Monday by Janet Andersen, chair of the Mason County Board…

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Land Conservancy plans guided Pere Marquette River paddle Aug. 29

August 11, 2026

BALDWIN — The Land Conservancy of West Michigan will celebrate 50 years of conservation work with a guided paddle on the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, Aug. 29. The paddle is the third and final event in the conservancy’s outdoor Explorathon series, which highlights its work protecting natural areas throughout west Michigan. Guided groups will launch from Bowman Bridge River…

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Ludington police warn riders, parents about coaster toy violations

August 11, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning riders and parents that officers will take enforcement action against people who operate coaster toys and similar devices in violation of city ordinance. Police said the department continues to receive complaints and has observed people operating the devices in unsafe ways or in areas where their use is prohibited. The department said…

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Police news, published Aug. 11, 2026

August 11, 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, Aug. 5, 2026: 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 60-year-old Summit Township man was cited for failure to report an accident following a crash on South Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. The…

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