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79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2020.

February 26, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jacob Matthew Howe, 28, of 400 W. Third St., Apt. 409, Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 23 to third degree retail fraud and was sentenced to seven days in jail with credit for seven days…

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Recent arraignments include felony home invasion charges.

February 26, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony home invasion charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Massey Thomas, 34, of 410 Washington Ave., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 18 by LPD on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: March 3 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $50,000…

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Catalytic converters cut off company vehicle during theft.

February 26, 2021

Catalytic converters cut off company vehicle during theft. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves cut catalytic converters off a company vehicle located at a business in the 8700 block of North US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was…

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$69 in gas stolen.

February 25, 2021

$69 in gas stolen. 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 thief or thieves stole $69 in fuel during a gas drive-off Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Murphy USA gas station on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies also responded…

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Safe Harbor offers online financial literacy program to area students.

February 25, 2021

Safe Harbor offers online financial literacy program to area students. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is offering over 2,360 students and teachers at 16 schools in Mason County free access to an online financial literacy program. Banzai is an award-winning online financial literacy program and content library of articles, calculators, and coaches. All of these resources are available to…

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