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Driver arrested for OWI following rollover crash

September 11, 2023

Driver arrested for OWI following rollover crash CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a rollover crash on Decker and Reek roads Saturday, Sept. 9, shortly after 9:30 p.m. He received non-life-threatening injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday,…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Sept. 8, 2023

September 8, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Sept. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023: – Melinda Rae Kalis, 52, pleaded guilty July 18, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 116 days served; two years probation; and $598 in…

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Helicopters to inspect power lines next week

September 8, 2023

Helicopters to inspect power lines next week MASON COUNTY — ITC will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment throughout the state via helicopter from approximately Sept. 11 through Oct. 11 — weather permitting, according to a press release. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern…

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Domestic violence arrests, damaged property complaints top police activity 

September 8, 2023

Domestic violence arrests, damaged property complaints top police activity  The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023: 12:18 p.m., damaged property, Wildwood Crossing, Amber Township. A parked vehicle windshield was broken. 8:30 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Groth Road, Victory Township. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023: 4:21 a.m., car/deer crash,…

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Woman accused of murder, arson, animal killing appears in court 

September 6, 2023

Woman accused of murder, arson, animal killing appears in court  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and animal killing appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, for a “final trial conference.” Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing Jeffrey Grant, 57, along with his two dogs, and burning…

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