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Oceana County girl still missing

October 8, 2025

If you have any information, call the MSP Hart Post at 231-873-2171 or Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch at 231-869-5858. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  It has been four days since Toriann Marie Shirey, 16, of Oceana County’s Crystal Township was reported missing. As of Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 8, the Michigan State Police Hart Post reported that Toriann still has…

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Police news, published Oct. 8, 2025 

October 8, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025: 2:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on two outstanding Manistee County warrants — a criminal bench warrant for probation violation and a contempt of court…

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Fin & Feather Club receives grant for community education, firearm safety

October 8, 2025

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — As part of its ongoing commitment to community education and firearm safety, the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County has been awarded a $1,400 grant from the NRA Foundation to support its Educate Youth and Women Program. “We are very excited about the Educate Youth and Women Program,” said Karen Zimmerman. “We are deeply grateful to…

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Jaycees’ trick-or-treat mini golf event set for Saturday

October 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Second Annual Trick-or-Treat Mini Golf event is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course at Stearns Park. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and trick-or-treat their way through the course — all while golfing for free. The event is open to children of all ages.…

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FiveCAP offering Diaper Assistance Program

October 8, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is offering a Diaper Assistance Program. The agency will provide free of charge diapers and diapering supplies: wipes, ointments, and other similar products for income eligible individuals and families. Diapers are available in all sizes for infant up to adult sizes. To be eligible, the household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal…

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