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Weekend police news, published Aug. 10, 2026

August 10, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is weekend activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: 6:58 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jagger Road west of Marilyn Drive, Hamlin Township. 7:55 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Lakeshore Drive south of Iris Road, Pere Marquette…

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Meth dealer sentenced to 14-40 years in prison

August 10, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to a concurrent term of 14-40 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to court records. Travis William Malone pleaded guilty to the charge and fourth-offense habitual offender right before a jury trial in his…

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LPD report, published Aug. 10, 2026

August 10, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: 4:53 a.m., a 23-year-old Eddieville, Iowa man was arrested for public intoxication, Loomis and Gaylord streets, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 12:45 p.m.,…

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Rath Avenue lane closures will take place Tuesday

August 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a lane closure on South Rath Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 11, while contractors perform private work. The right-turn lane on South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and West Loomis Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City of Ludington. The city is encouraging…

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South Jebavy Drive construction begins

August 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction began today on South Jebavy Drive south of U.S. 10 in Pere Marquette Township, with work expected to continue for about three months. Traffic will be maintained for businesses located on South Jebavy Drive during the project, although motorists should expect delays while traveling through the area. Hallack Contracting is serving as the prime contractor…

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