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Police news, published July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

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 Wednesday, July 30, 2025: 5:30 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 south of Hansen Road, Custer Township. 10:13 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Masten Road south of Hawley Road, Logan Township. 1:44…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, July 29, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Tyler Houston Collison, 33, pleaded guilty May 13 to possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, bringing contraband into a prison and third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced July 29 to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served; two years…

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Drunk driving arrest tops police news

July 30, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after he was reportedly clocked on a police radar traveling 85 mph in a 55 mph zone on Pere Marquette Highway near Meisenheimer Road Tuesday, July 29, shortly after 11:30…

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Heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m.

July 28, 2025

MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a heat advisory that includes a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County, for Monday, July 28, until 9 p.m. Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses. The advisory area includes portions of central, south…

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79th District Court arraignments, published July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tiffany Layne Miller, 41; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy; arrested Nov. 22, 2024 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 21; preliminary hearing: Aug. 6; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Timothy Lee Davis, 36; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy,…

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