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Police news, published Feb. 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

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: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026: 6:15 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop near Stearns Drive, City of Ludington. 11:40 p.m., (Mason County…

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February 15, 2026

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Eric Thomas Bozeman, 23, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date: Nov. 11, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 25 at 1:30 p.m. – Earnest Milton III, 44, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, along with…

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Police news, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

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: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: 6:39 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 7:03 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of…

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5 departments respond to Custer Twp. barn fire

February 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a barn fire Wednesday morning at 1585 S. Tuttle Rd. Initially, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, the first unit reported the barn was engulfed in flames. Additional tanker tender trucks were then requested from Branch Fire…

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