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Former Scottville clerk’s embezzlement case adjourned to Sept. 30

September 2, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A probable cause conference for former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester, who is charged with embezzling $100,000 or more from the city, was adjourned Wednesday in 79th District Court at the request of her attorney, Tracie McCarn-Dinehart. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand said McCarn-Dinehart requested additional time to review discovery and seek…

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Community Cats TNR reaches 2,000-cat milestone

September 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — Community Cats TNR recently reached a milestone after spaying or neutering its 2,000th homeless, free-roaming or feral cat in Mason County. The 2,000th cat, an 8-month-old white and gray kitten, was neutered Aug. 25 by Dr. Mary Emma Riley of Country Veterinary Clinic. Veterinary Technician Mandi Bates also assisted with the cat’s care. Community Cats TNR is a…

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Armed Women of America to host open house Sept. 10

September 2, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Armed Women of America will host a women’s open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County, 3276 N. Darr Road. The event is open to all women and will provide information about opportunities for women to develop shooting skills in an instructional and social environment. Topics…

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Cocaine possession, domestic violence arrests top police activity

September 1, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Aug. 31, 2026: 7:44 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. 8:32 a.m., a 53-year-old Ludington woman turned herself in to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on an…

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Man arrested for OWI after nearly rear-ending patrol car

August 31, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Millington, Tenn. man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after he ran off road, nearly rear-ending a Mason County Sheriff’s Office patrol car that was parked roadside on US 31 near LaSalle Road where a deputy was working radar in the area Sunday, Aug. 30, around 10 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He…

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