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Woman accused of assaulting election worker after refusing to remove political hat 

November 6, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 52 year-old Hamlin Township woman faces multiple charges after allegedly refusing to remove a political candidate’s hat; assaulting the township clerk who asked her to remove it; and resisting arrest, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, shortly before 1 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Mason…

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Deputies busy with crashes

November 6, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024: 8:51 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Townline Road, Victory Township. 3:37 p.m., car/deer crash, minor injury, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township.…

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Christmas events 2024

November 5, 2024

The following Christmas events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas Event.” The following are Christmas events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: 6 p.m., tree lighting, Getty Park, Village…

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Man cited for 10th suspended license offense

November 4, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) for the 10th time following a traffic stop near Tinkham Avenue and Sherman Street Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “He has nine prior convictions,” said Cpt. Haveman. “The male was issued an appearance citation…

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Retail fraud investigations top police activity 

November 4, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 23-year-old Ludington woman following an investigation into a reported retail fraud at the Ludington area Walmart on US 10 Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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