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County planning commission to consider bike track use permit. 

August 15, 2022

County planning commission to consider bike track use permit.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Planning Commission is scheduled to hear a request from Colin DeHaan who is asking it to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow a special land use permit to be issued for a commercial dirt bike track on land zoned agricultural.…

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Counterfeit bill used at convenience store.

August 15, 2022

Counterfeit bill used at convenience store. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a counterfeit money complaint at Wesco Eastgate on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A fake $100 bill was…

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Domestic violence victim escapes abuser by locking herself in Walmart bathroom.

August 15, 2022

Domestic violence victim escapes abuser by locking herself in Walmart bathroom. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A domestic violence victim was able to escape her abuser by locking herself in a Walmart bathroom stall Saturday, Aug. 13, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The assault occurred on Pineway Street in the City of Ludington, said Sheriff…

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Driver arrested on drug charges following US 10-31 crash.

August 15, 2022

Driver arrested on drug charges following US 10-31 crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested following a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were dispatched at 1:18 p.m. The man was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated – drugs, possession with intent to deliver MDMA…

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Man arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana after crash.

August 15, 2022

Man arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana after crash. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Loudon, Tennessee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of marijuana after he rear-ended a stopped vehicle on M 116 at the entrance to the Ludington State Park Friday, Aug. 12, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Mason…

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