By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Grand Rapids man pleaded “no contest” Friday, May 2, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to second-degree murder for running over his wife with a car and killing her in 2023. Mark Lazon Casterman, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $1 million cash/surety bond, is scheduled…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — Growing up in Ludington Tess Versluis has been passionate about the water pretty much her whole life. “My mom convinced me to join the recreational swim team when I was 8 or 9 and…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Scottville man was arrested for felony assault on Wednesday, April 30 in connection to a reported stabbing that occurred in the 2300 block of US 31. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to that location at 3:53 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the victim was allegedly stabbed in the forearm and was…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – 8:09 p.m.: A 50-year-old Custer man was arrested in the 2400 block of East Johnson Road, Custer Township for an outstanding failure to appear in court warrant out…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Raymond Anthony Gonzalez, 55; receiving/concealing stolen property (motor vehicle), third-degree fleeing police, carrying a concealed weapon, and felony firearms; arrested April 28 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 29; preliminary hearing: May 14; bail: $25,000 cash. -Stephen James Mishler, 34;…
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