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Winter weather advisory begins at 4 a.m. Friday

January 2, 2025

UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2025 The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Mason County, for Friday, Jan. 3, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches are expected with “locally higher amounts possible in lake effect bands.”  …

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Ludington man arrested following trespassing at grocery store

January 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2024 and charged with multiple crimes. The man was arrested at 4:05 p.m. after he entered the Family Fare building, 5539 W. US 10.…

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Library offers adult winter activities 

January 2, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., will offer several activities for adults this winter. A different activity will be featured each day from 1 to 2 p.m. beginning Monday, January 6: Monday: Silent Reading Club – a time to enjoy a warm beverage (provided by the library), and read in the quiet company…

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2 people injured at PM Hwy, US 31

January 2, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured Sunday, Dec. 30, 2024, following a two-vehicle crash on Pere Marquette Highway at the US 31 offramp. An 84-year-old Ludington man and his passenger, an 84-year-old Ludington woman, both received non-life-threatening injuries following the crash, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 30, 2024

December 30, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Shawn Ryan Borah, 40; three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; date of offense: Dec. 1, 2022; arraigned Dec. 23; preliminary hearing: Jan. 8; bail: $100,000 cash. – Chunky Anthony Rodriguez, 28; assault with a dangerous…

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