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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Fremont Kerricks, 40, pleaded guilty Jan. 16 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced March 19 to one year in jail with credit for one day served; three years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Luke Thomas Murawski (age not listed), pleaded guilty Jan. 16…

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Intruders break into old schoolhouse

March 25, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP —An intruder or intruders broke into an old schoolhouse located in the 4900 block of West Lattin Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Two windows were broken and entry was gained into the building, said Cole. The breaking and entering…

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Man, 26, arrested for 10th suspended license offense

March 22, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Stanton, Michigan man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop at US 10 and Poplar Road Wednesday, March 20, shortly before 7 a.m. for his 10th driving while license suspended offense, according to…

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Winter weather advisory issued for Friday beginning at 3 a.m.

March 21, 2024

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids for several Michigan counties Friday, March 22, including Mason and Oceana and counties. Forecasters are predicting 3-7 inches of snow. The advisory is in effect beginning at 3 a.m. Friday until midnight Friday night. Other counties included in the advisory: Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare,…

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Police news, posted March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 18, 2024: 5:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 11:24 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Fountain Road and US 31, Sherman Township. 2:56 p.m., (MCSO), larceny of…

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