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Scottville PD news, posted Aug. 29, 2024

August 29, 2024

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 Scottville Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024: 7:15 p.m., breaking and entering, 400 block of West Third Street, City of Scottville. 11:16 p.m., property check, 100 block of South Main Street, City of Scottville. Saturday, Aug.…

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Police news, posted Aug. 28, 2024

August 28, 2024

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: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024: 8:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Fountain Road, Hamlin Township. 8:49 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Brunson Road north of Deren…

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Woman sentenced to 35-60 years for murder

August 27, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Kincheloe woman was sentenced to 35-60 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 27, for convictions of second-degree murder, first-degree arson, two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals and attempted car theft. Hope Lynn Snyder killed Jeffrey Grant, 57, and his two dogs after setting his house on…

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Heat advisory in effect Tuesday

August 26, 2024

MASON COUNTY — Summer may be fading away soon, but the temperatures are rising. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County. Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected, affecting portions of central, south central, southwest,…

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72-year-old man killed when SUV hits bike near Pentwater

August 26, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 72-year-old man riding a bicycle on Oceana Drive near Hogan Road was killed when he was hit by an SUV Monday, Aug. 26, shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “MSP Hart Post troopers are investigating an SUV vs. bicycle fatal crash that occurred around 8:25 a.m. this morning,”…

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