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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 11, 2017. 

October 11, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 11, 2017.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ruth Gustafson, 77, of Fruitport and formerly of Scottville, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Katherine Battice, 82, of Custer, died Friday October 6, 2017. James “Jim” Michael Gowen, 77, of Scottville, died Sunday, October 8, 2017,   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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Obituary: Lee Mallison, 75, Scottville.

October 11, 2017

Obituary: Lee Mallison, 75, Scottville. Lee George Mallison, 75, of Scottville passed away on September 7, 2017 at his home. Lee was born on October 15, 1941 to the late George “Vic” and Alvetta Mallison and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 where he served on the USS Hancock…

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Obstructing police among 79th District Court arraignments.

October 11, 2017

Obstructing police among 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jake Ryan Ring, 26, of 111 N. Rath Ave., Apt. B, Ludington, was arrested October 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two felony counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor charge…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, reported Oct. 11, 2017.

October 11, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, reported Oct. 11, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Luther Nicholas Ferrell, 73, of 3534 S. Masten Rd., Logan Township, pleaded guilty October 4 to carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of alcohol, operating a vehicle while impaired…

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Sheriff says 4 more deputies needed. 

October 10, 2017

Sheriff says 4 more deputies needed.  #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve the 2018 county budget during its regular meeting tonight, following a public hearing. That budget includes modest increases in the Mason County Sheriff’s Office’s budget to adjust for wage and benefit increases. Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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