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Man, 77, ‘aggressively’ beats on doors, steals cat

August 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Hamlin Township man, who had a felony case recently dismissed in Mason County’s 79th District Court following a mental competency evaluation, was arrested on new charges days later. Gary Lynn Dewey of  3239 N. Jebavy Dr. was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Thursday, Aug. 20, after he reportedly “aggressively”…

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Man arrested for repeatedly punching girlfriend’s face

August 24, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Rockford, Mich. man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday night, Aug. 21, after repeatedly punching his girlfriend in the face while they were camping, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect faces a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. The incident occurred at 11 p.m. on…

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Police news, published Aug. 24, 2026

August 24, 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: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026: 12:35 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $65.34 in fuels was stolen, Ludington EZ Mart, West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 1:14 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen…

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Sinkhole prompts sewer repairs at Danaher, George streets

August 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — City of Ludington crews will begin repairs Thursday, Aug. 27, to the municipal sanitary sewer system near the intersection of East Danaher and George streets. The work is necessary to address an unexpected sinkhole that city officials said is likely related to the city’s wastewater collection system. The repairs may result in temporary lane or road closures and…

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Mason County Historical Society gala to celebrate 50 years of Historic White Pine Village

August 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will celebrate local history and the work of its museums during its annual gala Sept. 26 at the Stearns Hotel Ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the event, which will include dinner, Mason County trivia, a silent auction, cultural experience auction items, a historical costume contest, games,…

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