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Police news, published Feb. 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026: 8:02 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Free Soil Road west of Tubbs Road, Free Soil Township. 9:17 a.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, Main Street south of Broadway Avenue,…

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Man sentenced to prison for child sex crimes

February 18, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, for two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of child sexually abusive activity. Adelio Cuate-Hernandez pleaded guilty to the charges Dec. 16, 2025. Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to concurrent prison terms of 126…

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Man arrested for assault by strangulation

February 18, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Fountain man was arrested on a felony charge of assault by strangulation following a 911 call reporting a fight Monday, Feb. 16, shortly after 10:32 a.m. in the 4000 block of North Stephens Road, said Mason County Sheriff…

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Walk for Warmth raises over $11,000

February 18, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The annual FiveCAP Walk for Warmth events took place on Feb. 7 with 40 walkers participating in the events in Ludington, Manistee, Baldwin and White Cloud. This year’s Walk for Warmth received over $11,000 in contributions which will be used to help residents in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties who are facing a home-heating emergency. Funds are…

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Request for Proposals: Lawn Care

February 18, 2026

Request For Proposals: Lawn Care Mason County is seeking proposals for lawn mowing, trimming, and blowing off the sidewalks services at various county sites. The required Bid Forms may be obtained at the Mason County Administrator’s office or online at https://library.municode.com/MI/mason_county_/munidocs/munidocs under “Notices.”  Proposals for lawn mowing, trimming, and blowing off the sidewalks services at various county sites must be…

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