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Custer man receives a month in jail for death of Rosemarie Ohse.

February 7, 2018

Custer man receives 30 days in jail for death of Rosemarie Ohse, non-prescribed opioid found in his blood.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After nearly 18 months following a crash on US 10-31 that resulted in the death of a 79-year-old Custer Township woman, the man who caused the crash has been sentenced. Shane Martin McDowell, of 410 N.…

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New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old.

February 6, 2018

New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old New Era man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and extortion was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6, to serve 225 months (18.75 years) to 60 years in prison. Richard Edward Uhl II, of 3104 W.…

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Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement.

February 6, 2018

Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Custer Township woman was ordered to pay $16,878.63 in restitution for a conviction of attempted embezzlement in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Allison Shirley Swan, 1005 N. Custer Road, pleaded “no contest” last December for attempting to embezzle money from her…

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Jail creates policy after inmate released without shirt, shoes; inmate and mother planned photo.

February 2, 2018

Jail creates policy after inmate released without shirt, shoes; inmate and mother planned photo. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A recent photo that was posted on social media of an inmate that was released recently from the Mason County Jail without a shirt and shoes has meant the creation of a new policy at the jail. However, Mason County…

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Sherman Twp. man arrested 24 hours after being released from jail.

February 2, 2018

Sherman Twp. man arrested 24 hours after being released from jail. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Less than 24 hours after being released from the Mason County Jail, a Sherman Township man was back there again last week. Mason Paul Saya, 19, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township, was arrested by Ludington Police Department on Jan. 19 on three counts, including…

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