By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Mason County man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski Tuesday, April 14, to 28 months to seven and a half years in prison after burning down a camper trailer. Brandon Joseph LeClair, 41, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree arson, aggravated stalking and second-offense habitual offender,…
UPDATE: THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 2 A.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 17. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded,”…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a home in the 1000 block of North Schoenherr Road while the homeowners were at work Friday, April 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The break-in was reported around 5 p.m. “The homeowners…
LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of unlawful entry, prowling and disorderly conduct following a 911 call in the 200 block of East Foster Street Sunday, April 12, around 9:15 p.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other LPD activity over…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Arthur Frederick Bennett, 63, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under 13 years old — in one file and three counts of third-degree CSC — victim under 13 years old — in a second file. Offense dates: Jan. 1, 2020…
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