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Fire destroys Free Soil pole barn

May 7, 2019

Fire destroys Free Soil pole barn FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a 30-feet by 40-feet storage building Tuesday evening at Adams Construction and General Contracting, 7808 N. Custer Road. Free Soil/Meade Fire Chief Vince Williams said a passerby discovered the fire and notified owners Adam and BethAnn Kozicki who were at their house, located about 200 feet to the…

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WSCC forms partnership with Davenport University allowing students to earn a bachelors in nursing.

May 7, 2019

WSCC forms partnership with Davenport University allowing students to earn a bachelors in nursing. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Officials from West Shore Community College (WSCC) signed an agreement with officials from Davenport University (DU) today that will offer WSCC nursing students, graduating with an associate’s degree, an opportunity to earn an expedited bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).             “I’m…

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Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22.

May 7, 2019

Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A preliminary exam that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, in 79th District Court in the murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township has been adjourned until May 22. Beekman, of 10550 N. US 31, was arraigned on open murder…

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Custer man faces jail for strangulation.

May 7, 2019

Custer man faces jail for strangulation. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Custer man faces serving five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7, to assault by strangulation and and receiving/concealing stolen property less than $200. Nico Blaine Cory, of 58 S. Madison, was arrested…

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Man ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in child support.

May 7, 2019

Man ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 38-year-old Leroy, Michigan man was ordered to pay $39,600.70 in back child support in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7. Eric Anthony Anglebrandt, of 16445 Burchwood Dr., was also ordered by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to serve 35 days up front in jail…

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