SCOTTVILLE — Scottville businessman Robert “Bob” Smith died Monday afternoon. Smith was the owner of Smith & Eddy Insurance based in Scottville. He started working for his father, Robert Smith, in 1974 after graduating from Michigan State University. Over the years he grew the business from its Scottville base to include offices in Ludington and Manistee. Earlier this year, the…
Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the following recent activity: Breaking and Entries: Deputies responded to two recent breaking and entry incidences that occurred Thursday, Oct. 18 or Friday, Oct. 19, one of which has resulted in an arrest. – 2100 block of West Johnson Road in Amber Township. Numerous power tools and antiques were stolen. The case remains under investigation.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. White puffy clouds floated in the bright, beautiful fall sky Saturday afternoon. It was a fitting day to pay tribute to a great man. Dozens of emergency services personnel, along with community members, neighbors, friends and family paid tribute to the life of Custer Fire Chief John E. Allison. John, 51, died Monday, Oct. 14, after having…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: – Kyle Anthony Plasterer, 23, of 7121 E. Stolberg Rd., Fountain, was arrested Oct. 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of fleeing and eluding a police officer, second degree. A preliminary exam…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: – Morgan Marie Southern, 29, of 207 E. Danaher St., Ludington was found guilty Sept. 10 of controlled substance delivery, schedule 1, 2, 3. She was sentenced Oct. 15 to 90 days in jail with credit for three days served; serve 45 days up front…
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