BALDWIN — A 34-year-old Reed City man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon at the Wesco gas station, 777 Michigan Ave. According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel were called to the scene at 1:27 p.m. “Deputies arrived to find a male subject in the Wesco parking lot who was unresponsive, having been shot several…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The 42-year-old Ludington man who was involved in a high-speed chase Tuesday night, Oct. 21, in Victory Township was arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Jason Michael Perrone, who was also arrested on five warrants, faces new felony charges including fleeing and eluding police, two counts of resisting and obstructing…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hiring a professional building contractor can be a tedious task. Unfortunately, many builders may perform quality work but may not excel in customer service. Christian Vogel, owner of Matthew 6 Construction, believes operating with high standards extends through all aspects of his business. Vogel never saw himself as a person who would work…
Police news, published Oct. 23, 2025 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025: 7:09 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Lanson Road, Branch Township. 11:53 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury,…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer AMBER TOWNSHIP — Over the past few months I have written articles on ships, tugs/barges, and ship yard items. Even riding with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit as well, but that still entailed things with boats. Recently my editor asked if I would work on a series of articles on School Resource…
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