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Brake failure cited as cause of crash that closed US 10-31 for several hours

April 29, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A driver involved in the two-vehicle crash at US 10-31 and Brye Road Monday morning, April 28, told investigators that the brakes failed on their vehicle, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver stated the brakes failed on their vehicle while attempting to turn north onto Brye Road from US 10,” said Sheriff Cole. “The…

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Manistee man arrested for fleeing from police in stolen vehicle

April 29, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Manistee man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police, carrying a concealed weapon and car theft after allegedly fleeing from a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in a stolen vehicle Monday evening, April 28, according to Mason…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jennifer Louise Luzar, 40; embezzlement by an agent or trustee between $1,000 to $20,000; date of offense: Dec. 1, 2023; charged by Ludington Police Department; arraigned April 17; preliminary hearing: May 7; bail: $500 cash. -Tresa Brianna Anderson, 31; two counts…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Ashleigh Nicole Williams, 26, pleaded guilty Feb. 11 to two counts of larceny in a building and was sentenced April 22 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; two years probation; and $3,746 in fines, costs and restitution. – Drake David Hannah,…

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‘Suspicious person’ arrested for meth, warrant

April 25, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A suspicious person call led to the arrest of a 38-year-old Baldwin man wanted on an outstanding warrant Thursday, April 24, shortly before 10 a.m. in the 6600 block of East Wever Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…

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