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Lainsburg man arrested on multiple felony charges

September 9, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Lainsburg, Michigan man was arrested on a felony warrant for methamphetamine possession, resisting arrest, malicious destruction of police property and carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop near the intersection of Danaher and Emily streets Sunday, Sept. 8,…

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Vandals smash 15 mailboxes

September 9, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fifteen mailboxes were smashed overnight in the Riverton Township area, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to numerous calls Friday morning, Sept. 6,…

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Fire damages cottage at Peaceful Acres Resort

September 8, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a cottage at Peaceful Acres Resort, 2670 N. Piney Ridge Road, Sunday afternoon. The resort is located near Hamlin Lake According to dispatch information, someone from the other side of the lake first spotted flames coming…

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Book Mark to again offer free reading tutoring for K-3 students; mentors needed

September 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., will again be offering its free On Track Reader Tutoring Program for children who are in kindergarten…

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Sara Spore: The Spartan who manages the Badger

September 6, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In December 2020, Lake Michigan Carferry Service was…

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Man arraigned on arson, domestic violence, child abuse and weapons charges

September 6, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The suspect involved in an arson investigation, among other charges, has been formally charged. Patrick Joseph Cybert, 52, of Ludington, was arraigned today in…

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Iris Road to close for reconstruction beginning Monday

September 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Reconstruction of Iris Road will begin on Monday, Sept. 9. The road will be closed to through traffic until Nov. 8. Construction will include widening, culvert…

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Scottville police warn of phone scam using mayor’s name

September 6, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department is warning about a phone scam. Interim Police Chief Katrina Skinner said she received a report from the Federal Reserve U.S. Treasury Department about…

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Police news, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Sept. 5,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Travis William Malone, 29; carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearms, and…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Trisha Lynn Schultz, 45, pleaded guilty on September 4 to a reduced…

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Obituary: Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville

September 6, 2024

Fern Phyllis Stewart, 92, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  Fern was born on October 15, 1931 in Groton, South Dakota, the daughter of Jack and Elfrieda (Barthle)…

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Fin & Feather offering Steel Plate Fun Shoot, Sept. 14

September 6, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will hold a Steel Plate Fun Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 14 beginning at 9 a.m. The entry fee is…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

Bellamie Jay Harvey, the daughter of Angela and Devon Harvey of Custer, was born on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024…

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Man arrested for arson following fire; also faces domestic violence, child abuse charges

September 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Ludington man has been arrested in connection to an arson investigation at a fire that occurred at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday…

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Tools stolen from construction site

September 5, 2024

EDEN TOWNSHIP — Numerous tools were reported stolen from a construction site on Kinney Road Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 8:40 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

Carter Raymond Schade, the son of Kaitlyn and Caleb Schade of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024…

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Fire severely damages historic Gaylord Avenue house

September 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening. Ludington Fire Department was initially called to the residence…

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