
US 31 lane closures. Traffic Alert: US 31 is currently down to one-lane from Mavis Road north to Freeman Road due to milling and paving. The work is expected to be completed Saturday.

17-year-old charged for possession of weapon in school zone. #MasonCountyCrime. SCOTTVILLE — Zachary Allen Baugus, 17, of 96 N. Dennis Road, Amber Township, was arrested on Sept. 12, 2019 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a weapon in a weapons-free school zone. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the suspect…

Male student allegedly punches female teacher in the face. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A female teacher at Mason County Eastern Schools suffered two loose teeth after a male student allegedly punched her in the face Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly before 2:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A teacher at MCE reportedly sustained an injury to her face – two…

Teenage girl allegedly had knife, marijuana at school. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A teenage girl was allegedly found in possession of a knife with a 5-inch blade and 3 grams of marijuana at Mason County Central High School Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly after 10 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case will be forwarded to juvenile court authorities, Cole…

Attempted criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy John Thorne, 37, of 4020 N. Stephens Rd., Sherman Township, was arrested June 2, 2018 by LPD on a felony charge of attempted third degree criminal sexual conduct. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Bail:…