Oceana County man charged with CSC, extortion.

July 7, 2017

Oceana County man charged with CSC, extortion. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon, July 6, on two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of extortion. Richard Edward Uhl was arrested on a warrant alleging that he engaged in sexual relations with a child under…

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Crashes top police activity.

July 7, 2017

Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, July 6, 2017: – 8:50 a.m., ​warrant arrest, 100 block of North Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. A 52-year-old Fountain man was arrested on a felony warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department for failure to comply with his sex offender registration requirements and possession of…

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Custer man charged in 2016 death of Rosemarie Ohse.

July 6, 2017

Custer man charged in 2016 death of Rosemarie Ohse. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Custer Township man, who allegedly caused a 2016 crash on US 10-31 which killed a Custer Township woman, has been charged with a moving violation causing death, a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year and/or a fine of not…

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Breaking & entering among recent arraignments.

July 6, 2017

Breaking & entering among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Laura Jean Keith, 48, of 7543 Alma Ct., Westland, Michigan, was arrested July 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of breaking and entering a building and breaking and entering a motor vehicle…

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79th District Court sentencings

July 6, 2017

79th District Court sentencings By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jammie Leigh Cluck, 31, of 127 W. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, pleaded guilty June 28 to embezzlement by an agent or trustee less than $200 and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for five days served;…

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1 taken to hospital following US 10-31 crash.

July 6, 2017

1 taken to hospital following US 10-31 crash.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash in front of Root’s Tire (Wonderland Tire) at 1944 W. US 10-31 Thursday morning. The crash occurred just after 9 a.m. when a Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 66-year-old Custer woman, rear-ended a Chevrolet SS pickup,…

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MSP seeks public’s help identifying theft suspects.

July 6, 2017

MSP seeks public’s help identifying theft suspects. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects wanted in connection to a larceny that occurred the evening of February 23, 2017 at what appears to be the Meijer store on US 10. MSP would not confirm…

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Russian youth choir to perform July 15.

July 6, 2017

LUDINGTON — A Russian children’s choir will perform at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., on Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m. The Little Eagles of Siberia comes from the city of Krasnoyarsk, 5,536 miles from Ludington. The performance is free; donations greatly appreciated. “We are very fortunate to be able to present this choir…

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Crashes, drunk driving arrests top police activity.

July 6, 2017

Crashes, drunk driving arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 3, 2017: – 2:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), ​a 37-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a traffic stop for operating while intoxicated (OWI) and possession of marijuana, Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:24 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…

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6 injured in Sheridan Twp. ORV crash.

July 5, 2017

6 injured in Sheridan Twp. ORV crash. #MasonCountyNews. This story has been updated.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Six people were injured (initial report stated seven people) after two off road vehicles collided head-on on North Budzynski Road Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred about 1 p.m. on a seasonal portion of Budzynski Road in Section 6 of the…

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2-year-old seriously injured after July 4 US 10 crash.

July 5, 2017

2-year-old seriously injured after July 4 US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 2-year-old Canadian boy was seriously injured Tuesday, July 4, following a two vehicle crash on US 10 near the US 31 southbound on-ramp. The crash occurred about 12:14 p.m. when a westbound 2016 Volkswagen, driven by Michael Lyons George Ringrose, 33, of…

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Man arrested on 10th drunk driving charge.

July 5, 2017

Man arrested on 10th drunk driving charge.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The driver arrested following a roadside drive-off Monday, July 3, on the Mason-Manistee counties had nine previous operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges prior to his 10th arrest Monday. Joseph Edward Booker, 52, of Fenton, was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon after Mason-Oceana 911 received…

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Library book sale is July 14-16.

July 5, 2017

Library book sale is July 14-16. LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Friday, July 14, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 16, 1 to 4 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch at 217 East Ludington Avenue. The Friends of…

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Driver taken into custody following county line drive off.

July 3, 2017

Driver taken into custody following county line drive off.  #MasonCountyNew Updated.  STRONACH TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — A 52-year-old (initial story stated 42) Fenton man was taken into custody by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon after emergency personnel were called to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Custer and Countyline roads; Countyline Road curves slightly to the north in that…

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Driver in Sunday crash arrested; additional charges pending.

July 3, 2017

Driver in Sunday crash arrested; additional charges pending.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The driver involved in Sunday’s single vehicle crash on Chauvez Road has been arrested on multiple charges. Darrin Lloyd Deboer, 22, of Sparta, was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a felony drug warrant (delivery of dangerous drugs), after he was released from Spectrum…

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Several crashes, drunk driving arrests, gas drive-offs over the weekend.

July 3, 2017

Several crashes, drunk driving arrests, gas drive-offs over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, June 30, 2017: – 1:45 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving an unregistered vehicle, improper plates and no insurance, Pere Marquette Highway and Iris Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:49 a.m.,…

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Garden Walk is Sunday, July 9.

July 3, 2017

Garden Walk is Sunday, July 9.  LUDINGTON — The 21st Annual Mason County Garden Club Garden Walk will be held on Sunday, July 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. The $10 tickets may be purchased in advance at Cartier Mansion in Ludington, Cole’s Antiques Villa in Scottville, Orchard Market in Pere Marquette Township and Free Soil Township, The Giving Tree Garden…

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Sheriff’s Office investigating Chauvez Rd crash.

July 2, 2017

Sheriff’s Office investigating Chauvez Rd crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle rollover crash that occurred about 8:45 a.m. Sunday, July 2. The driver involved in the crash, a 22-year-old Sparta man, was injured and transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by ambulance. The crash occurred when the…

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Recent births, reported June 30, 2017.

June 30, 2017

Recent births, reported June 30, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Gabriel Michael Shimel, the son of Denni Agens and Jacob Shimel of Ludington, was born June 23, 2017. Archie James Langfeldt, the son of Jessica and Matthew Langfeldt of Scottville, was born June 26, 2017. Iris Norene Szymanski, the daughter of Sasha Stafford and Jacob Szmanski…

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Breaking into vehicle; drug charges top recent arraignments

June 30, 2017

Breaking into vehicle; drug charges top recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Thomas Martinez, 32, no address listed, was arrested June 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of breaking and entering a motor vehicle to steal property $1,000 or more but less…

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79th District Court sentencings

June 30, 2017

79th District Court sentencings By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kenneth Michael Rocco, 64, of 2968 N. George Ln., Hamlin Township, pleaded guilty June 27 to operating a motor vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days…

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