Taranko served his community only second to his family. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Commissioner and former Ludington Police Chief Wally Taranko passed away Monday, April 8. Taranko, 75, had been serving as the district 1 commissioner. Prior to being elected to the county board, he was a Ludington city councilor. He had also served as the…
Jackson takes on magistrate duties as Baker retires. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County court system will see some major changes over the next two years. While there has been a lot of planning for the past several years, as the county prepares to eliminate the 79th District Court, one of the first major visible changes…
Custer woman faces jail for cocaine possession, drugged driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 59-year-old Custer woman pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 9, to cocaine possession less than 25 grams and and operating under the influence of drugs. Charges of oxycodone possession, methadone possession and hydromorphone possession were dismissed against Marilyn Schulz of 2526…
Homeless man sentenced for break-ins, receiving stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 27-year-old homeless man was sentenced to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent, receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and third-offense habitual offender Tuesday, April 9, in 51st Circuit…
Defendant in drug case: ‘I know the only other option I have is a casket.’ #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Ludington woman who was arrested on drug charges after allowing her 10-year-old daughter and another girl to camp at the Ludington Walmart last December is being sent to a long-term substance abuse treatment facility. “I know…
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