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Trooper Butterfield memorial service tonight.

September 9, 2020

Trooper Butterfield memorial service tonight. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was murdered on Custer Road north of Townline Road by a 19-year-old Irons male during a routine traffic stop. Butterfield, 42, lived in Grant Township and was assigned to the MSP Hart post. The annual memorial service honoring Butterfield will be…

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Ludington Ave., Lakeshore Dr. construction to begin next week.

September 9, 2020

Ludington Ave., Lakeshore Dr. construction to begin next week. LUDINGTON — Construction work on portions of Ludington Avenue and Lakeshore Drive will begin on Monday, Sept. 14 and is expected to continue through June 18, 2021. The $1.1 million Michigan Department of Transportation project includes cold milling and resurfacing with sidewalk ramp upgrades on US 10 (Ludington Avenue) from Rowe…

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Parole violation, felony drunk driving arrests top police activity.

September 9, 2020

Parole violation, felony drunk driving arrests top police activity. #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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020: – 6:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of US 31, Victory…

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Volunteer youth recognized for helping in Scottville.

September 8, 2020

Volunteer youth recognized for helping in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — Five boys were given special recognition Tuesday evening during the regular meeting of the City Commission. The boys had performed community service over the summer under the supervision of Scottville Police Officer Katrina Skinner. They assisted with projects such as collecting and sorting cans and bottles at McPhail Field (to date,…

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LPD weekend report.

September 8, 2020

LPD weekend report. #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. The following is Ludington Police Department activity over the Labor Day holiday weekend: Friday, Sept. 4, 2020: ​- 7:14 p.m., assault and battery, 700 block of North Gaylord Ave​nue, City of Ludington. The case remains under investigation.…

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