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Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies find meth, heroin in vehicle

July 25, 2023

Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies find meth, heroin in vehicle AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of methamphetamine possession, heroin possession, carrying a concealed weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious person call at the Meijer gas station on West US 10 Friday, July 21, shortly…

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Sheriff detectives re-examining 30 year cold case involving teen’s death

July 22, 2023

Sheriff detectives re-examining 30 year cold case involving teen’s death By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A small tree stands alone just southeast of the Mason County Central High School entrance. A wooden plaque on that tree pays tribute to Melissa Marie Simmons, who died in late June 1993, she was presumably murdered. At the time of her death, she was 15…

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Motorcyclist injured in crash

July 20, 2023

Motorcyclist injured in crash PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Ludington man received non-life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash on Iris Road west of Lakeshore Drive Wednesday, July 19, shortly after 11 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 19, 2023: 6:42 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury,…

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Man arrested with machete outside Ludington library

July 19, 2023

Man arrested with machete outside Ludington library LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for carrying a concealed weapon — a machete — and resisting arrest outside the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library on Ludington Avenue Tuesday, July 18, shortly before ​11:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. Ludington police officers responded…

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Driver cited for 7th suspended license charge

July 18, 2023

Driver cited for 7th suspended license charge BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A 56-year-old Branch man was cited for his seventh driving while license suspended charge Monday, July 17, shortly before 8:30 p.m. on US 10 near Walhalla Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, July 17, 2023:…

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