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Police chief offers tips to avoid porch piracy this holiday season.

November 9, 2020

Police chief offers tips to avoid porch piracy this holiday season. LUDINGTON — The theft of packages is expected to be a bigger problem this year due in part to COVID-19, and Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal offers some valuable tips to avoid porch piracy. “Over the years, going to your local department store for your shopping during the holiday…

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Juveniles accused of breaking into cars.

November 9, 2020

Juveniles accused of breaking into cars. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has petitioned Mason County’s Probate Court for two Ludington area juveniles accused of breaking and entering several vehicles over the weekend during the early morning hours at the ​Pineway Apartment complex and in the 900 block of Mitchell Street, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. Please consider helping fund local…

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Rep. O’Malley named Republican deputy whip in Michigan House

November 9, 2020

Rep. O’Malley named Republican deputy whip in Michigan House LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, of Lake Ann, will assume majority caucus deputy whip responsibilities in the Michigan House after Republican legislators on Thursday selected him to the position for the 2021-22 legislative term. O’Malley represents the 101st district which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. He was just re-elected…

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Road commission offers online snow plowing status.

November 9, 2020

Road commission offers online snow plowing status. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) has launched a new, interactive map called Snowpaths. The service will keep people informed of the snow removal process on roads maintained by the road commission for the 2020-21 winter season.   “We believe that providing Snowpaths will allow residents and public agencies to safely plan…

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Sheriff’s office handles 21 car/deer crashes over the weekend.

November 9, 2020

Sheriff’s office handles 21 car/deer crashes over the weekend. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 6, 2020: – 12:59 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. –…

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