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Man accidentally shoots himself; couple arrested on outstanding warrants

December 27, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Fountain man accidentally shot himself in the foot Thursday, Dec. 26 while attempting to holster a pistol. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said emergency personnel were dispatched to the 6700 block of East Sherman Street near Tallman Lake. Cole…

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December 27, 2024

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Ludington man arrested for Christmas Eve fight

December 26, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested at 6:57 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24, following a 911 call reporting a fight in progress with an assault in the 3200 block of North Jebavy Drive. Other recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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JCI Ludington awards $15,000 in grants

December 25, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — JCI Ludington (the Ludington Area Jaycees) recently awarded $15,000 in grants to four local non-profit organizations during a ceremony at North Country Cafe. The funds were raised this year at the Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park in Ludington. Receiving grants were: Caritas Food Pantry, Custer, $1,000, to purchase reusable sturdy bags to contain/carry food items distributed to…

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Two injured following US 10-31 crash Monday

December 24, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man received serious injuries as the result of a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10-31 and Gordon Road Monday, Dec. 23. The crash was reported at 5:55 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole,…

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