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Drug crimes top list of residents’ concerns in survey

February 18, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Drug activity was the top issue mentioned as an area of concern for local residents in a recent survey conducted by the Ludington Police Department. Drugs — including drug use, drug dealers, and drug-related concerns — were mentioned 35 times or more by people who completed the survey. “In early January, the Chamber…

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Footprints in the snow lead to mail theft arrest

February 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Footprints in the snow led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Ludington man who is accused of stealing US mail on Jebavy Drive near Rasmussen Road early Saturday morning, Feb. 15, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man…

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Police news, published Feb. 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

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 Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025: 6:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Hesslund Road east of Brunson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 9:15 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Rasmussen Road east of Jebavy…

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Police news, published Feb. 13, 2025

February 13, 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: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025: 8 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Victory Corner Road south of Decker Road, Amber Township. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025: 8:13 p.m, (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old…

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Rollover crashes cause minor injuries

February 10, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Two separate rollover crashes Thursday evening, Feb. 6, resulted in minor injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first accident occurred shortly after 7 p.m., on US 31 north of Fountain Road in Sherman Township. “A 39-year-old Free…

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