By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of Boy Scout Troop 1155 of Hart got hands-on experience with sailing, boating and water safety Wednesday, Aug. 19, during a visit to the headquarters of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, located in the inactive Ludington Coast Guard Station. Mason County sheriff’s deputy Mike Fort, who commands the marine patrol and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Hamlin Township man, who had a felony case recently dismissed in Mason County’s 79th District Court following a mental competency evaluation, was arrested on new charges days later. Gary Lynn Dewey of 3239 N. Jebavy Dr. was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Thursday, Aug. 20, after he reportedly “aggressively”…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Rockford, Mich. man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday night, Aug. 21, after repeatedly punching his girlfriend in the face while they were camping, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect faces a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. The incident occurred at 11 p.m. on…
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: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026: 12:35 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $65.34 in fuels was stolen, Ludington EZ Mart, West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 1:14 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will celebrate local history and the work of its museums during its annual gala Sept. 26 at the Stearns Hotel Ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the event, which will include dinner, Mason County trivia, a silent auction, cultural experience auction items, a historical costume contest, games,…
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