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Meth, domestic assault arrest tops police news

July 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 24-year old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of domestic assault and methamphetamine possession Thursday, July 10, around 11 p.m. in the 500 block of North Washington Avenue, according to Cpt. Michael Haveman. The suspect was…

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Fin & Feather Club offering steel plate shoots, 3D archery course, CPL class

July 11, 2025

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Fin & Feather Club is offering l plate shoots, a 3D archery course and a concealed pistol license class this summer. The club is located at 3276 N. Darr Rd. The steel plate shoot takes place Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, Aug. 9. The shoot is for hand firearms only. Registration begins at 8:30…

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Conservation district offering free well water screening

July 11, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Conservation District will be hosting a free well water screening event to help homeowners ensure that they have safe drinking water. There will be three testing dates during the week of July 27 for those in the counties listed. Screenings will take place Monday, July 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mason-Lake Conservation District…

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MCC Band Boosters to hold Christmas in July Expo

July 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Band Boosters will host a Christmas in July Expo on Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCC High School. The fundraising expo will include over 100 local artists, makers and creators. To reserve vendor…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings: Home invasion, car theft yield prison term

July 10, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Rob Roger Smith, 32, pleaded guilty May 6 to unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle/car theft and was sentenced July 1 to five to 40 years in prison with credit for 97 days served and $198 in fines and costs. In a second case, Smith…

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