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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — He was bigger than life; jovial. A true leader and a devoted educator. He loved to talk education, hunting and fishing. He loved Custer and would do anything for all kids. His leadership style was simple: Hire the best and get out of their way. This was Scott Russell, former superintendent of Mason County…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Scottville man was injured in a snowmobile crash Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 1:15 p.m. in the 400 block of First Street, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “He sustained back injuries as a result of a snowmobile crash where he was ejected from it,” said Sgt. Cuevas. The snowmobiler…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Ludington woman escaped injury after the white minivan she was driving Sunday, Feb. 15, shortly before 8:30 a.m. ended up partially on Hamlin Lake, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The accident occurred in the 6000 block of Jebavy Drive. “There was a single-vehicle crash where the driver drove…
MASON COUNTY — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is encouraging citizens to keep their car doors locked due to a recent string of thefts from vehicles. “There has been a recent uptick of break-ins and larcenies from automobiles within our post area,” said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “MSP is encouraging everyone to lock your doors and take anything of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026: 6:15 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop near Stearns Drive, City of Ludington. 11:40 p.m., (Mason County…
