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Man allegedly chokes woman, tries to hit her with vehicle while camping.

June 1, 2020

Man allegedly chokes woman, tries to hit her with vehicle while camping. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being sought for a 32-year-old Holton man who allegedly choked a woman unconscious Friday, May 29, around 2:30 p.m. while they were camping in the area of Landon Road near Barothy Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County Sheriff’s…

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Walhalla man allegedly tries to outrun deputy on ORV.

June 1, 2020

Walhalla man allegedly tries to outrun deputy on ORV. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Walhalla man was arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated and fleeing and eluding after he attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on an…

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Man receives minor injuries in car/deer crash.

May 29, 2020

Man receives minor injuries in car/deer crash. 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 54-year-old Traverse City man received minor injuries in a ​car/deer crash on US 10 east of Stiles Road Thursday, May 28, around 5:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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6 recoveries among 31 Mason County COVID-19 cases.

May 28, 2020

6 recoveries among 31 Mason County COVID-19 cases. District Health Department #10 reports as of Thursday, May 28, there are 31 positive cases of COVID-19 in Mason County, including six recoveries. No deaths have been reported in Mason County. Recoveries are “based on whether individuals are still alive 30 days past the confirmed date.” Neighboring counties’ data: Manistee County 11…

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Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 120-130 mph.

May 27, 2020

Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 120-130 mph. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE — Scottville police arrested a 27-year-old Grand Rapids man Tuesday night, May 26, on charges of operating while intoxicated and reckless driving after the man was driving at speeds between 120-130 mph, according to Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy. Scottville police were patrolling the 200 block of East State Street…

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