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Ludington building contractor charged with fraud

February 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 53-year-old man faces four felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court in connection to alleged building contractor fraud. Scot Eric Latimer, owner of Pere Marquette Builders, LLC, 913 S. Washington Ave., is charged with the following offenses in two criminal cases: fraudulent use of a building contract; false sworn statement by a contractor $20,000 or more;…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday afternoon

February 5, 2026

A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana counties — is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches and ice accumulation around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution…

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Police news, published Feb. 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026: 5:24 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Decker Road, Custer Township. 11:17 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, 100 block of Ivan Drive, Victory Township. The victim…

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February 4, 2026

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Police news, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

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: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 – 8:09 p.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 freeway south of Ludington rest area, Summit Township. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 – 7:28 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…

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