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Mason County Land Bank to showcase new Walhalla homes during July 11 open house

July 1, 2026

WALHALLA — The Mason County Land Bank Authority will host an open house Saturday, July 11, at two newly constructed homes in Walhalla, providing prospective homebuyers, local officials and community members an opportunity to tour the properties and learn more about the authority’s role in expanding affordable housing opportunities in Mason County. The open house will be held from 11…

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Mason County until 1 p.m.

July 1, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason County until 1 p.m. today as a strong storm moves across the area. At 11:53 a.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Ludington moving east at 35 mph. The storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail. Communities in…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Agustino Gatica-Felipe, 48, pleaded guilty April 7 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and operating without a license and was sentenced June 30 to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served; three years probation; and $1,083 in fines and costs. Shayne Michael…

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Police news, published July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

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: Monday, July 29, 2026: 8:25 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 36-year-old Ludington man cited for driving while license suspended Ludington and Rath avenues, City of Ludington.  8:37 p.m., (LPD), a 42-year-old Fremont man was…

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3 juveniles suspected of multiple vehicle break-ins

June 30, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Three  juveniles were identified as potential suspects and will be referred to juvenile court authorities following a break-in and theft from a vehicle on Wallace Lane that was reported to police Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime victim reported that his or her vehicle was broken into Thursday,…

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