By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting the work of organizations such as the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The center, which serves Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties, provides a coordinated response for children who have experienced abuse. Its Ludington and Manistee sites bring together law enforcement, child protective services,…
MANISTEE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District began maintenance work on the Manistee Harbor federal channel April 16. The project includes placing about 3,000 tons of stone to reduce wave energy and overtopping, along with installing new timber fenders along 1,800 feet of the North Revetment near the U.S. Coast Guard Station Manistee. The work is expected…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 14-year-old Ludington boy was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of domestic assault and larceny following an incident in the 200 block of East Ludington Avenue Monday, April 20, shortly after at 10 a.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle caught fire after hitting a deer on US 31 north of Oceana Drive Sunday, April 19, around 4:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver was not injured, said the sheriff. The fire caused a brief closure of the highway. __________________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and…
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, April 17, 2026: 5:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Quarterline Road, Amber Township. 7:37 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, M 116 north of Golfwood…
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