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Person of interest arrested in connection to fatal fire. 

November 29, 2021

Person of interest arrested in connection to fatal fire.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Update: Victim in fire has been identified as Jeffrey Grant, 57. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Chippewa County woman has been arrested as a person of interest in connection to a fatal fire that took place in Sheridan Township last week. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said a…

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Parolee arrested after slapping nurse with beverage. 

November 29, 2021

Parolee arrested after slapping nurse with beverage.  LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old Grand Rapids man, who was out of prison on parole, was arrested Thursday, Nov. 25, after he allegedly slapped an emergency department nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital about 8:35 a.m. According to Ludington Police Department Captain Steve Wietrzykowski, the man intentionally slapped his soda drink all over the…

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Man arrested for 4th-offense drunk driving with child in vehicle.

November 29, 2021

Man arrested for 4th-offense drunk driving with child in vehicle. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP —  A 41-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested for fourth-offense operating while intoxicated, third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), furnishing false information to police and child endangerment at the intersection of Scottville and Conrad roads Wednesday, Nov. 24, shortly after 11:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Weekend police news, posted Nov. 29, 2021. 

November 29, 2021

Weekend police news, posted Nov. 29, 2021.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 11:20 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Larceny, 7400 block of North Alexander Road, Grant Township. Complainant reported an air conditioning unit and lighting units were stolen from the…

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Sheriff’s office seeks help identifying vehicle linked to fatal fire.

November 24, 2021

Sheriff’s office seeks help identifying vehicle linked to fatal fire. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing vehicle from the scene of a fire that resulted in death Monday morning. Detectives are attempting to locate a black 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche pick-up truck with Michigan license plate registration…

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