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Man who stole vehicle from crash scene arrested after 3 county pursuit

December 31, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Oceana County  — A 39-year-old South Boardman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 31, following a vehicle chase, after he allegedly stole a vehicle from a Manistee County crash scene. The chain of events began about 10:39 a.m. on US 31 near Fox Farm Road in Filer Township when three vehicles were involved in a crash. The crash involved a…

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JCI donates to local non-profits

December 31, 2025

LUDINGTON — JCI Ludington (formerly the Ludington Area Jaycees) recently awarded grants to eight local non-profit organizations. The funds were raised through sales at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf located at Stearns Park. Organizations receiving grants included: Custer VFW Gold Post #5096 Auxiliary, $1,000 toward an American with Disabilities Act-compliant restroom renovation. Staircase Youth Services, $1,000 toward conducting family…

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Police news, published Dec. 31, 2025

December 31, 2025

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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 – 1:25 a.m.: A 48-year-old Manistee man was cited for driving while license suspended, first offense, following a traffic stop at Hansen and Bean roads, Custer Township. – 2:25…

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LPD officers disciplined for conduct following traffic stop of off-duty officer

December 30, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones issued a statement today regarding an incident that occurred last year involving an off duty Ludington police officer. Jones said the incident occurred about 2:11 a.m. on June 1, 2024 when an LPD officer, Noah Noble, pulled over a vehicle on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). In a disciplinary memorandum…

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Mason County assistant prosecutor Mark Webb dies at age 67

December 30, 2025

‘What truly set Mark apart was how deeply he cared for the victims of crime.’ — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb passed away, Dec. 24. “Mason County has lost a dedicated public servant and a valued friend with the passing of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb,…

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