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Motorist hits patrol car.

March 5, 2020

Motorist hits patrol car. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A motorist hit a Michigan State Police cruiser in the 3000 block of US 10 Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m., according to Trooper Kelsey Case. The driver was attempting to make a…

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Family loses home to fire.

March 4, 2020

Family loses home to fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A Tallman Lake area family lost its home to a fire Wednesday morning, March 4, at 6590 Beech St., said Fountain Area Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeremy Goble. Two adults and one child were inside the single-story dwelling when the fire ignited but made it out, Goble said.…

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Garage break-in, crashes among police activity.

March 4, 2020

Garage break-in, crashes among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 2, 2020: – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Pere Marquette Highway near Conrad Road, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, March 3, 2020:…

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Gateway academy students injured in Traverse City crash.

March 3, 2020

Gateway academy students injured in Traverse City crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. TRAVERSE CITY — Three Gateway to Success Academy students were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night, Feb. 28, in Traverse City. One of the students remains hospitalized at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City following surgery for a broken femur, said G2S Superintendent/Principal Jamie Bandstra Tuesday morning,…

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Man sentenced to jail for attempted third-degree CSC.

March 3, 2020

Man sentenced to jail for attempted third-degree CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 37-year-old Sherman Township man was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 3, for a conviction of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Timothy John Thorne, of 4020 N. Stephens Rd., pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 28. Judge…

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