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Crash causes serious injuries

November 27, 2023

Crash causes serious injuries AMBER TOWNSHIP —A 39-year-old Ludington man received “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries” after he reportedly failed to yield and collided with a vehicle driven by a 67-year-old Ludington man, who also, received serious but non-life-threatening injuries Saturday, Nov. 25, shortly before 6 p.m. on Dennis Road north of US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Fentanyl possession warrant sought for man found sleeping behind the wheel 

November 27, 2023

Fentanyl possession warrant sought for man found sleeping behind the wheel  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant for fentanyl possession is being requested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for a 40-year-old Pentwater man after he was reportedly found sleeping behind the wheel…

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Man who was driving in circles in a yard urinates on, spits on and attempts to bite deputies

November 22, 2023

Man who was driving in circles in a yard urinates on, spits on and attempts to bite deputies The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 3:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of North Lakeshore Drive following a 911…

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Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing considering plea deal

November 21, 2023

Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing considering plea deal Plea offer expires in 30 days By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and dog killing appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 21, for a final pretrial hearing. Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing Jeffrey Grant, 57, along…

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Police news, posted Nov. 21, 2023

November 21, 2023

Police news, posted Nov. 21, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Nov. 20, 2023: 12:59 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:04 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north…

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