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Late night car race results in crashes, arrests.

October 17, 2017

Late night car race results in crashes, arrests. #MasonCountyNews. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A late night race between two vehicles in southern Mason County has resulted in three people being arrested after both vehicles ended up crashing at separate locations along South Lakeshore Drive Monday evening. The first crash occurred at Sunset Road and was reported at 11:05 p.m. A 23-year-old…

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Governor appoints Sheriff Cole to state marijuana advisory panel.

October 17, 2017

Governor appoints Sheriff Cole to state marijuana advisory panel. LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder announced last week that Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has been appointed to the Marihuana Advisory Panel established by the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (marihauana is an alternative spelling of marijuana). Housed within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the 17-member Panel was created to…

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Seven vehicles damaged in tire-slashing spree.

October 17, 2017

Seven vehicles damaged in tire-slashing spree. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating seven separate reports of tire slashing in the city that occurred within a 24-hour period Sunday, Oct. 15. The case is under investigation, and LPD is asking if anyone has any information about the slashing incidents to contact the police department at 231-843-3425. The incidents…

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Police officer’s home extensively damaged by fire.

October 17, 2017

Police officer’s home extensively damaged by fire. #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A one-and-a-half story home at 9098 80th Avenue near Pentwater owned by Montague Police Officer Tom Walicki received extensive smoke and fire damage following a fire early Sunday morning, Oct. 15, according to Hart Fire Chief Jack White. “It appears to have started in the…

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Fountain man arrested for second-offense drunk driving.

October 17, 2017

Fountain man arrested for second-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for second-offense operating while intoxicated at Bean and Johnson roads Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:22 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The man was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other police activity in…

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