News

Several non-injury crashes on snowy, icy roads.

February 23, 2021

Several non-injury crashes on snowy, icy roads. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. MASON COUNTY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to several crashes on snowy, icy roads Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22 and 23, but no injuries were reported, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. …

Read more »

Tour boat operator asking for dock space in a city-owned marina. 

February 22, 2021

Tour boat operator asking for dock space in a city-owned marina.  LUDINGTON — The City Council will receive an update on a request by a Ludington leisure and tour boat owner who is asking the city allow him to rent dock space for his boat at a city marina. Al Laaksonen owns the Princess of Ludington which began operation in…

Read more »

Operating with a high BAC, meth possession arrests among weekend police activity.

February 22, 2021

Operating with a high BAC, meth possession arrests among weekend police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 19, 2021: 2:23 a.m., a 33-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS)…

Read more »

Homeowner burned attempting to extinguish garage fire.

February 20, 2021

Homeowner burned attempting to extinguish garage fire. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A homeowner received multiple burns while attempting to extinguish a fire in an unattached garage Saturday morning. The fire occurred at 6292 W. Russel St. Sheriff’s deputies, fire department first responders and EMS personnel tended to the male victim while firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The patient was transported…

Read more »

Fire destroys Walhalla home.

February 19, 2021

Fire destroys Walhalla home. WALHALLA, Branch Township — Fire destroyed a home at 7079 E. Sandra Kay Rd. Friday afternoon. Firefighters were initially dispatched to the house, located between Campbell Road and Stephen Avenue, at 2:50 p.m. According to firefighters on scene, none of the home occupants were injured. Initial dispatch information stated there was fire in the walls. The…

Read more »