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Embezzlement trial against Scottville woman begins

March 6, 2023

Embezzlement trial against Scottville woman begins LUDINGTON — The trial of a 35-year-old Scottville woman began today with jury selection. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht faces 12 charges for allegedly abusing her authority as a guardian and embezzling from 11 vulnerable adults she as appointed by the Mason County Probate Court to protect. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed eight felony counts, one…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 6, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bradley James Skofic, 22; two counts of larceny in a building; arrested Feb. 25 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 27; probable cause hearing: March 8; bail: $5,000/10 percent.        …

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District Court sentencings, posted March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

District Court sentencings, posted March 6, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced to jail terms in Mason County’s 79th District Court.  Bryan Daniel Tucker, 54. Offense date, Jan. 26, 2023. Arrested by Michigan State Police – Hart Post. Count 1: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Plea and sentencing, March 1, 2023: Guilty, 93 days in jail, 12 months…

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Oriole Foundation hosting Dancing with the Local Stars

March 6, 2023

Oriole Foundation hosting Dancing with the Local Stars HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area School District’s Oriole Foundation will host Dancing with the Local Stars on Saturday, April 29 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event will raise money for the foundation and the district’s robotics program.  Pennies from Heaven Foundation has committed a $50,000 match for funds raised during…

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Obituary: Mickeal Patten, 72, of Scottville

March 6, 2023

Obituary: Mickeal Patten, 72, of Scottville Mickeal Henry Patten, 72, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Mickeal was born on October 3, 1950. He was the son of the late George and Dollie May (Radford) Patten. In 1968, Mickeal graduated from Mason County Central High School. After countless years working as an ironworker, Mickeal was able to…

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