RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A blade broke off a wind turbine in the Consumers Energy Lake Winds Energy Park Friday evening. Personnel from Riverton Fire Department and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office were initially dispatched to close roadways as the blade was rotating. west, north-west winds were reported at 23 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Consumers Energy personnel were…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man who worked as a builder based out of Mason County’s Grant Township and his 35-year-old wife are charged with multiple felonies in a building contractor fraud case in 79th District Court. Daniel James Siefka and Lydia Ruth Siefka are each charged with: one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, one…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man pleaded no contest to conspiracy to commit armed robbery and fourth-offense habitual offender in Mason County’s 51 Circuit Court Thursday, March 12. Tyler Austin Hendrickson conspired with Travis William Malone, 31, to commit the armed robbery, said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Malone had also conspired with Rob Roger…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court with a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) stemming from a Nov. 7, 2021 incident, according to court records. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 41, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will close early today due to power outages. Superintendent Jeff Mount reported that three of the district’s four Scottville buildings have lost power this morning. Victory Early Childhood Center in Victory Township was closed as well, due to a power outage. Students will be provided lunches. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. and…
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