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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Kimberly Marie Comstock, 38, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Probable cause conference: May 27 at 1 p.m. Kody Michael Shriver, 34, two…

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North Custer Road paving to begin Tuesday

May 7, 2026

Motorists traveling on North Custer Road in Mason County should expect delays beginning Tuesday, May 12 as paving work gets underway in Custer, Sherman and Free Soil townships. The Mason County Road Commission announced Custer Road will be reduced to one lane with flag control starting May 12 while crews complete hot mix asphalt paving and gravel shoulder work. The…

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Walhalla man arrested on 13 warrants

May 7, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Walhalla man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on 13 criminal bench warrants issued in Mason County following a traffic stop at Koenig and Darr roads Tuesday, May 5, shortly after 2 a.m., said Mason County…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jacob Duane Reynolds, 36, pleaded guilty March 10 to a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation; and $658 in fines and costs. Reynolds, who resides at 6014 E. Decker…

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Riverton Fire Department Pancake Breakast is Saturday

May 6, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. Cost…

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