
Winds knock down power lines, trees. MASON COUNTY — There are several reports of power lines and trees down throughout the county due to strong winds. Please drive with caution as crews are on scene, working to secure the areas.

Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart man, who is a registered sex offender, faces a prison term of 29-57 months after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim between 13-16 years old — and second-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Alexander Cole Mayse, of…

Human skull found on beach in Filer Township. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — A human skull was found on the Lake Michigan shoreline on Sunday, Dec. 12, according to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski. In a press release, Gutowski said deputies were dispatched to a beach where a person had found the skull. “Preliminary examination of the skull by the…

Veteran who pointed rifle at cops pleads to reduced charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A military veteran who has taken major steps to address mental issues pleaded to reduced charges Tuesday, Dec. 14, in 51st Circuit Court. Kevin Matthew Wulff, 43, of of 6812 W. Decker Rd., Hamlin Township, was initially charged with two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police…