The following is a report on the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Oct. 23, 2013: 2:10 p.m.: Hit and run crash, Shop-N-Save parking lot in Pere Marquette Township. 4:02 p.m.: Gas drive off, $26, 400 block of East U.S. 10 in Custer Township. Crashes: 6:32 a.m.: Car/deer crash, Pere Marquette Highway and Iris Road in PM Township.…
SCOTTVILLE — In the wake of Monday night’s regular board of eduction meeting, when the school board voted to eliminate two teaching positions, the Mason County Central board held a special meeting this morning and agreed to offer early retirement incentives to the district’s teaching staff. On Monday, the board voted 4-3 to eliminate two secondary (middle school or high…
LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Scottville man will likely spend 4 to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor female between 2001 and 2004. Frederick Lewis was originally charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree. In August, Lewis turned down a plea agreement from Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. He appeared in 51st Circuit Court today…
In partnership with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, MCP presents The Business Plan, a blog about what’s going on in Mason County’s business community. Today’s feature is on AM Galleries which is one of the sponsors of Business After Hours, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at AM Galleries in downtown Ludington.…
LUDINGTON — Eric Knysz of Luther was offered no plea deal from the prosecutor during a final conference hearing today in 51st Circuit Court. The 19-year-old is being charged with multiple counts in connection with the Sept. 9 murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, including murder. Several law enforcement officers, including MSP Hart Post Commander Lt. Kevin Leavitt…
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