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Thunderstorms expected tonight; cooler temps for Labor Day.

September 7, 2020

Thunderstorms expected tonight; cooler temps for Labor Day. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies this evening. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. Low temperature of 49 degrees. Winds northeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain, 40%. Tuesday, Sept. 8,…

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Newaygo man dies following dirt bike crash.

September 5, 2020

LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Newaygo County man died Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, following a single vehicle motorcycle crash. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were dispatched to a report of an unconscious man near a dirt bike on Sippy Road near Whiskey Creek Resort about 4:05 p.m. First responders located Brian Nelson Finch, dead at the…

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2 injured in Free Soil Township crash.

September 4, 2020

2 injured in Free Soil Township crash. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Free Soil woman and her adult son were injured Friday afternoon following a single vehicle crash on Stark Road north of Hasenbank Road. Emergency personnel were called to the scene about 5:30 p.m. The driver and passenger were pinned into the vehicle which was upside down, requiring…

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Deputies busy with crashes.

September 4, 2020

Deputies busy with crashes. #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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020: 7:40 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. 11:34 a.m., two-vehicle crash, minor injury, Pere Marquette…

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Felony child abuse charges among recent arraignments

September 4, 2020

Felony child abuse charges among recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -John Joel Semelbauer, 40, of 937 E. Forest Ave., Muskegon, was arrested Aug. 28 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of third degree child abuse and third offense domestic violence. Probable cause hearing:…

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