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Ludington woman cited for 8th suspended license offense

August 18, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington woman was cited for her eighth driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop near Washington Avenue and Brother Street Friday, Aug. 15, shortly after 4:30 p.m., according Capt.Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The female…

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Drivers injured in 2-car crash 

August 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash at US 10 and Jebavy Drive were transported to the hospital Thursday, Aug. 14, around 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 28-year-old Ludington man and 66-year-old Flint woman…

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New persons of interest considered in 1993 Simmons murder case

August 13, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Over the past two years, law enforcement has increased its efforts to solve the 1993 murder of Scottville teen Melissa Simmons. As a result, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office has developed a list of additional persons of interest in the case. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole held a press conference today, Wednesday, Aug. 13,…

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Police news, published Aug. 12, 2025

August 12, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 4, 2025: 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post) two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 near  Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025: 12:30 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, minor…

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Manistee man arrested for aggravated indecent exposure

August 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Manistee man was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of aggravated indecent exposure, providing false information and two counts of resisting arrest following a 911 call in the 900 block of East Ludington Avenue Saturday, Aug. 9, at 3:50 p.m.  “The suspect had exposed and was fondling himself,” said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington…

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