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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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Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land.

February 6, 2018

Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has contracted with Davey Resource Group, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive inventory of an estimated 4,500 trees along public streets and in city parks. According to a press release from City Manager John Shay, the project is part of on-going efforts by the city to manage…

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Snowmobiler faces felony charges after assaulting police officer, fleeing.

February 6, 2018

Snowmobiler faces felony charges after assaulting police officer, fleeing. #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — A 34-year-old Scottville man was arrested Saturday, Feb. 3, on the charges of assaulting a police officer and fleeing a police officer third offense. Brandon Charles Hathaway, of 407 N. Thomas St., was arraigned on the charges Monday in 79th District Court. The arrest stemmed from Hathaway allegedly…

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Sheriff’s office investigating possible drug use following US 10 crash.

February 6, 2018

Sheriff’s office investigating possible drug use following US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a single vehicle crash that took place Monday, Feb. 5, on US 10 near Schoenherr Road. The crash involved a 40-year-old Fountain woman who was driving a Ford Fusion. According to Sgt. Eric Soneral, a MCSO drug recognition…

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Jaycees 2018 board of directors.

February 6, 2018

Jaycees 2018 board of directors. LUDINGTON — The 2018 Ludington Area Jaycees Board of Directors assumed their official roles as of January 1. Officers include: Seated, from left: Eric Lund, individual development vice president; Cory Rickett, president. Standing from left, Zach Mitchell, management development vice president; Katie Provenzano, secretary; Lexi Alvesteffer, chairman of the board; Dave Kosla, director; Kim Johnson,…

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