By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pastor Henrik Lidman is Mason County’s newest American citizen. After 28 years of legally living in the United States, Lidman was sworn in as a citizen on Thursday, July 17. The delay in earning his citizenship was a result of several factors, but his love for the U.S. has been deep. Henrik, 57, is…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Odell Eugene Martin, 45; two counts of failure to pay child support; date of offense: Jan. 1, 2023; arraigned July 11; preliminary hearing: July 30; bail: $10,000 cash. -Richard Lee Frisbie, 24; third-offense domestic violence and assault with intent to do…
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, July 17, 2025: 9:35 a.m., a 50-year-old Walhalla man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Johnson Road and US 31, Amber Township. 9:36 a.m., alarm activation, Grant Township. 3:15…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage this morning at 136 N. Fair Oaks Avenue near Long Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 6:39 a.m. Upon arrival the building was engulfed in flames. Responding to the scene were Branch Fire Department, Carr Area Fire Department, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Mason County Sheriff’s Office.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 16, 2025: 8:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 53-year-old Luther woman was cited for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber Township. 8:13 a.m., (MCSO),…
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