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MCE Homecoming Court.

February 7, 2018

MCE Homecoming Court. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School will celebrate its homecoming week from Feb. 11 – 17. The homecoming boys basketball game will played on Friday, Feb. 16 against Pentwater. Members of the court are pictured above. Seated, from left, are: Cheyenne Fogel, sophomore; Jenny Appledorn, junior; Mckenna Lake, senior; Alex Abernathy, senior;…

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Repeat offender sent to prison for beer theft, B&E.

February 7, 2018

Repeat offender sent to prison for beer theft, B&E. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to one and a half to 15 years in prison for convictions of larceny in a building and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Daniel John Horowski, of 3028 Piney Ridge Rd., pleaded…

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AAUW February meeting.

February 7, 2018

AAUW February meeting. LUDINGTON — The Mason County AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave. The program agenda will include recruiting new membership brainstorming session. If local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be cancelled.

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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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