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Deputies’ quick actions result in break-in suspect arrest, stolen property recovery.

September 9, 2022

Deputies’ quick actions result in break-in suspect arrest, stolen property recovery. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies’ quick actions resulted in the arrest of a suspected thief and the recovery of stolen property Thursday, Sept. 8, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A breaking and entering was reported shortly before 5 p.m. in the 5200 block of North…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 9, 2022. 

September 9, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 9, 2022.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Douglas Paul Horacek, 41; first-degree criminal sexual conduct; arrested Feb. 23 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 2; probable cause hearing Sept. 14; bond $10,000 cash. -Adam Troy Russell, 48; possession of…

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Oceana Drive off-ramp closed Saturday. 

September 9, 2022

Oceana Drive off-ramp closed Saturday.  SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The off-ramp from southbound US 31 to Business 31/Oceana Drive (Exit 158) is scheduled to be closed on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures will remain in effect on US 31 between Oceana Drive and Hawley Road through mid-October, according to a bulletin from Michigan Department…

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Loaded handgun found in vehicle following drug-related crash.

September 9, 2022

Loaded handgun found in vehicle following drug-related crash. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies recovered a loaded handgun in a suspect’s vehicle Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7:20 p.m. after the vehicle crashed on Hansen Road east of Meyers Road,…

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Chamber dinner to honor businesses and volunteers. 

September 9, 2022

Chamber dinner to honor businesses and volunteers.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual award dinner and ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 22 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club.  Awards for Community Service, Mason County Business of the Year, Mason County Small Business of the Year and the chamber’s Future Five will be presented. …

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