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Driver dies following US 31 bypass crash

January 25, 2023

Driver dies following US 31 bypass crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — The driver of a pickup truck that was involved in a two-vehicle crash on the US 31 bypass near Scottville Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, has died, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver of the northbound 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT pickup that lost control and crossed into…

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Police news, posted Jan. 25, 2023

January 25, 2023

Police news, posted Jan. 25, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023: 5:17 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Treml Road, Free Soil Township. 9:56 a.m., (Ludingon Police Department), a 35-year-old Big Rapids man was arrested for retail fraud, 300 block of West Ludington Avenue, City…

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Election board approves one recall petition against PM treasurer

January 24, 2023

Election board approves one recall petition against PM treasurer By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission denied the language of three recall petitions and approved one for an attempt to recall two Pere Marquette Township officials. The commission met on Friday, Jan. 20 to consider whether the assertions in the petitions were stated clearly and factually.…

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Driver seriously injured following crash on US 31 bypass

January 24, 2023

Driver seriously injured following crash on US 31 bypass AMBER TOWNSHIP — The driver of a pickup truck sustained serious injuries following a two vehicle crash on the US 31 bypass near Scottville this morning.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were called to the scene, north of US 10, at 7:22 a.m. The crash resulted after…

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Man who got in gunfight with deputy after armed robbery sentenced to 18-40 years

January 24, 2023

Man who got in gunfight with deputy after armed robbery sentenced to 18-40 years By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old Mears man convicted of armed robbery was sentenced to 18-40 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23.  Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845 W. 6th St., robbed and assaulted an elderly couple in Oceana…

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