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CUSTER — A memorial fund honoring Samantha Jo Bateson has been established at Shelby State Bank. Samantha, 16, died following a car crash Wednesday in the village of Custer. The following was submitted to MCP: Samantha Jo Bateson will always be an amazing light for the Custer and Mason County communities. She was the definition of kindness by being a…
CUSTER — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the girl who died in a two vehicle crash on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It has also corrected her age, which had previously been reported as 17. Samantha Jo Bateson, 16, of Custer, died as a result of the crash that occurred about 11:59 a.m. at the intersection of…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Paul Anthony Broner, 32; third offense domestic violence and carrying a concealed weapon; arrested Feb. 12 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 13; preliminary hearing: March 5; bail: $1,000/10 percent. Misdemeanors -Matthew Scott Hamilton, 32; performing occupation contractor without a license;…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Mark Andrew Carey, Jr., pleaded guilty to failure to stop at the scene of an accident and was sentenced to two days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. -Jesus Reyes-Castaneda, 55, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while…
SCOTTVILLE — Scott Smith, president of Smith & Eddy Insurance, is encouraging homeowners to be proactive with upcoming warmer weather by clearing snow off their roofs. “As snow starts to melt from a roof, it can get jammed up behind ice dams that have built up on the eaves,” Smith said. “This can cause serious damage and leaks. We are…
