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Builder fraud case heads to trial

September 3, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The case against a 34-year-old Grant Township builder facing felony charges of fraudulent use of building contract funds is headed to trial.  Daniel James Siefka appeared with his attorney, Matthew Borgula, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 3, for a plea hearing. However, Siefka did not enter a plea.  “An effort…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Blake Thomas Alvesteffer, 27, pleaded guilty on Aug. 28 to fourth-degree child abuse and second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 18 days in jail, must complete victim’s impact weekend, no drugs or alcohol, and $1,105 in fines/costs. -Michael…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 30, 2024

August 30, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Marshall Jennings Brault, 31; disarming a police officer, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and assault and battery; arrested Aug. 25 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Aug. 26; preliminary hearing: Sept. 11; bail: $250,000 cash. -Mark Edmund Scheuer, 53; assault with a…

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Woman sentenced to 35-60 years for murder

August 27, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Kincheloe woman was sentenced to 35-60 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 27, for convictions of second-degree murder, first-degree arson, two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals and attempted car theft. Hope Lynn Snyder killed Jeffrey Grant, 57, and his two dogs after setting his house on…

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Man faces 25-year mandatory minimum for CSC

August 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man faces a mandatory minimum prison term of 25 years if he’s convicted of a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct  — victim under age 13. Jose Elias Chavez, who is free on bond, appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday Aug. 20, for a pretrial hearing with his attorney Horia Neagos. The alleged CSC…

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