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Driver in Thursday crash dies from injuries

August 10, 2025

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — One of the drivers involved in a two vehicle crash Thursday, Aug. 7, died as a result of her injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Cole said his office was contacted by the Kent County medical examiner’s office that the 74-year-old Jenison woman passed away.  The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of…

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Four people injured — two critical — following two-vehicle crash

August 8, 2025

A pickup truck pulling a trailer hit a power pole, bringing down power lines and causing a power outage in the area, after an SUV pulled into its path. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Four people were hurt, two of whom were critically injured, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sugar Grove and Schoenherr roads Thursday, Aug. 7, shortly before…

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Police news, published Aug. 8, 2025

August 8, 2025

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: Monday, Aug. 5, 2025: 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen and Tuttle roads, Custer Township. 8:50 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 55-year-old Ludington woman was cited for operating without…

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Paving projects to take place in Ludington Saturday

August 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — Rieth-Riley Construction will be paving Olmstead Street from Staffon Street to Sherman Street and Sherman Street from Tinkham Avenue to Lawndale Street Saturday. Paving is expected to start by 8 a.m., with some preparation work possibly starting earlier. The project is expected to be completed in one day. Traffic should be allowed back on the streets by evening.…

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Man allegedly tries to carjack vehicle occupied by two women at Stearns Park

August 7, 2025

The man then reportedly stole a vehicle and followed the women LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested for attempted carjacking and vehicle theft following an incident at Stearns Park — a popular Lake Michigan beach destination — Thursday, Aug. 7, around 1:30 a.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The Ludington Police Department is…

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