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February 4, 2026

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Police news, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

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: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 – 8:09 p.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 freeway south of Ludington rest area, Summit Township. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 – 7:28 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…

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Lake Jump fundraising begins

February 3, 2026

LUDINGTON — Fundraising for the 2026 Lake Jump has begun. This year’s beneficiary for the 27th annual event is the West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program.  The Lake Jump will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Stearns Park.  “Every sponsorship and every jump directly helps us keep hockey affordable and accessible for…

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Idaho teen injured in rollover crash after vehicle strikes several trees

February 2, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Meridian, Idaho man received non-life-threatening injuries after he lost control of his vehicle; left the roadway; struck several trees; and his vehicle overturned on Fountain Road west of Stephens Road Thursday, Jan. 29, around 5:15 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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3 injured in head-on crash

February 2, 2026

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Both drivers and a passenger were injured in a head-on crash Saturday, Jan. 31, around 11 a.m. on US 10 east of Main Street, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 32-year-old Ludington man, who was a driver, and a 60-year-old Howard City, Mich. woman and her passenger, who is a 64-year-old Belmont, Mich. woman, all received…

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