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Boat sinks in Pere Marquette Lake

February 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department responded to a sunken vessel Tuesday afternoon, about 2 p.m., at Thompson Marina, according to a press release from LPD. The initial complaint was for an upside down rowboat and debris in Pere Marquette Lake. “Upon arrival, LPD officers located a rowboat, an emergency life raft, and other small items in the water,” the press…

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Man accused of nearly pushing deputy into logging truck considering court’s sentence offer

February 11, 2025

THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12, AT 2:30 P.M. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The 47-year-old Scottville man accused of nearly pushing a Mason County sheriff’s deputy into a passing logging semi truck and trying to disarm him one year ago appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a final trial conference Tuesday, Feb. 11. Joshuea…

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A Thank You from the family of Robert Neal

February 11, 2025

 

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Rollover crashes cause minor injuries

February 10, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Two separate rollover crashes Thursday evening, Feb. 6, resulted in minor injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first accident occurred shortly after 7 p.m., on US 31 north of Fountain Road in Sherman Township. “A 39-year-old Free…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 7, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 a.m. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected. “Heaviest snow will be Saturday afternoon, which could cause snow-covered roads with rapidly changing conditions especially along the US 10 corridor,” states…

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