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Man arrested for larceny, bond violation after allegedly stealing bike

June 9, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Fountain man was arrested near US 10 and Jebavy Drive Saturday, June 7, shortly after 8 p.m. after allegedly stealing a bicycle. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting the theft of a…

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Car chase ends with PIT maneuver

June 9, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Manistee man, who fled from police in a vehicle, was stopped when a Mason County sheriff’s deputy successfully executed a PIT maneuver, bringing the chase to an end, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County deputies were called to a campsite in the Manistee National Forest Campground regarding a domestic assault with strangulation Sunday,…

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Vehicle crash in cemetery leads to OWI arrest of 74-year-old woman

June 9, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 74-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by Ludington police for second-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended following a traffic accident in Lakeview Cemetery Friday, June 6, shortly before 4 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued

June 9, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 3:10 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms could be severe with damaging winds and hail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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PM Highway paving to take place Tuesday

June 9, 2025

Pere Marquette Highway will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, June 10 for paving between Bradshaw Road and Oceana Drive. The project is expected to take one day. ________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you…

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