CUSTER — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the girl who died in a two vehicle crash on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It has also corrected her age, which had previously been reported as 17. Samantha Jo Bateson, 16, of Custer, died as a result of the crash that occurred about 11:59 a.m. at the intersection of…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Paul Anthony Broner, 32; third offense domestic violence and carrying a concealed weapon; arrested Feb. 12 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 13; preliminary hearing: March 5; bail: $1,000/10 percent. Misdemeanors -Matthew Scott Hamilton, 32; performing occupation contractor without a license;…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Mark Andrew Carey, Jr., pleaded guilty to failure to stop at the scene of an accident and was sentenced to two days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. -Jesus Reyes-Castaneda, 55, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while…
SCOTTVILLE — Scott Smith, president of Smith & Eddy Insurance, is encouraging homeowners to be proactive with upcoming warmer weather by clearing snow off their roofs. “As snow starts to melt from a roof, it can get jammed up behind ice dams that have built up on the eaves,” Smith said. “This can cause serious damage and leaks. We are…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Two people were arrested recently in two separate incidences by Ludington Police Department. On Thursday, Feb. 20, a 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested at 10:35 p.m. on a failure to appear in court warrant. The arrest took place at the intersection of…
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