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Walkerville man arrested for invading home, stalking

July 21, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP —  A 23-year-old Walkerville man was arrested on charges of home invasion and stalking after allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment Saturday, July 19, shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of South Wildwood Crossing, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim, who knew the man, called 911 to report that he broke into her apartment,…

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Man arrested for allegedly stealing crossbow, security system from neighbor

July 21, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — A 37-year-old Scottville man was arrested for larceny by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he allegedly stole a crossbow and a home security system from his neighbor Saturday, July 19, at 9:05 p.m. in the 200 block of East Second Street, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. ________________________ Please Support…

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Motorcyclist tries to outrun deputy, but gets arrested

July 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Ludington man, who was riding a motorcycle, was arrested for fleeing and eluding after he reportedly attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during an attempted traffic stop Friday, July 18, around 5:30 p.m. at Amber and…

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Police news, published July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 1:12 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 26-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court, 900 block of South Washington Avenue.…

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VIDEO: A busy Sunday afternoon at the Port of Ludington

July 20, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Just as the Spartan tug and Spartan II barge arrived at Ludington harbor Sunday afternoon, the boats participating in the week-long Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament’s final day also arrived back to port. The arrival made for a very busy channel for several minutes. Additionally, in the distance offshore were several sailboats participating in…

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