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Motorcyclist killed in Lakeshore Drive crash 

August 5, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Fountain man was killed in a crash on South Lakeshore Drive near Patterson Road Monday, Aug. 4, shortly before 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at 8:47 p.m., emergency crews were called to a motorcycle crash on South Lakeshore Drive south of Patterson Road in Mason…

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LPD report, published Aug. 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity of the Ludington Police Department Monday, Aug. 4, 2025: 8:37 a.m., a 54-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop near Ludington Avenue and Rowe Street, City of Ludington. 10:39 a.m., a 33-year-old Ludington…

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OWI arrests top weekend police activity

August 4, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025: 6:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 8:41 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Aug. 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Michael Marquez, 37; malicious destruction of a building between $1,000 to $20,000; arrested July 7 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 28; preliminary hearing: Oct. 8; bail: $5,000/10 percent. -Destinee Linda Anthony, 25; third-degree child abuse; arrested July 25 by…

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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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