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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 24, 2025

October 24, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jason Michael Perrone, 42; fourth-degree fleeing a police officer, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and possession of a narcotic/cocaine; arrested Oct. 21 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 22; preliminary hearing: Nov. 12; bail: $100,000 cash. READ related…

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Police news, published Oct. 24, 2025

October 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025: 12:21 a.m., alarm activation, Riverton Township. 4:13 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gibson Road, Branch Township. 4:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury US 31 freeway north of…

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Reed City man killed in Baldwin shooting

October 23, 2025

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…

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Ludington man arraigned on felony charges following Tuesday high-speed chase

October 23, 2025

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…

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Matthew 6 Construction builds with integrity, trust

October 23, 2025

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…

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