Home invasion suspect arraigned. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. LUDINGTON — Jason Timothy Varnes, 39, 1719 E. Maggie Road, Branch Township, was arraigned Monday in 79th District Court on felony charges of home invasion, second degree and misdemeanor charges of larceny of $20 or more but less than $1,000. Varnes was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies…
Johnson re-elected as Ludington mayor pro-tem. LUDINGTON — Les Johnson has been re-elected as mayor pro-tem. Johnson was unanimously appointed to the position Monday during the regular meeting of city council. Johnson has served as mayor pro-tem the past two years. Voters of the City of Ludington elect a mayor every four years but the mayor pro-tem is elected by…
Fountain man arrested after allegedly invading home. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies and charged with second-degree home invasion Saturday, Jan. 9, shortly after 3:30 p.m. after deputies responded to a reported breaking and entering in progress in the 2500 block of North Larson Road. “The homeowner had come home to find…
Unconscious man in Walmart restroom suspected of ‘huffing.’ The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the men’s restroom at Walmart regarding a reported unconscious male who…
Community Foundation Fall Wish Lists grant over $49,000. Over $49,000 from the Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2020 Fall Wish Lists were granted to local nonprofits thanks to the generosity of the Mason County community and partnership with the Pennies from Heaven Foundation’s Meet Us Halfway match. The Community Foundation is in its fourth year of hosting the Wish Lists,…
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