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Ludington man gets up to 50 years for shooting cop

January 14, 2014
Ludington man gets up to 50 years for shooting cop

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters was sentenced to 16 to 50 years in prison today for shooting a Ludington police officer. The 65-year-old Ludington man shot Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie on June 27, 2012 and appeared today in 51st Circuit Court. On November 27, 2013 Fetters entered a no contest plea. He originally faced 32 counts stemming from the incident…

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Amber man receives 15-30 years for CSC with child

January 14, 2014
Amber man receives 15-30 years for CSC with child

Editor’s Note: The topic of the following article is in relation to a man who has pleaded guilty for criminal sexual conduct against a child. MCP’s policy is to not post the names of the victims involved in sexual crimes. This story may include details that some consider too graphic. If you are uncomfortable with such topics, please do not…

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Welcome to the world! Hailee

January 14, 2014
Welcome to the world! Hailee

Welcome to the world… Hailee Sue Cole, the daughter of Karla Dyer and Kevin Cole, was born January 13, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com.

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Man who shot Ludington police officer to be sentenced today

January 14, 2014
Man who shot Ludington police officer to be sentenced today

LUDINGTON — The 65-year-old Ludington man who shot Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie will be sentenced this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court. On November 27, Lowell Fetters entered a no contest plea. He originally faced 32 counts stemming from a June 27, 2012 incident at his home, including shooting Sgt. Maltbie. A no contest plea is considered by the court…

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Amber man to be sentenced today on CSC charges

January 14, 2014
Amber man to be sentenced today on CSC charges

Editor’s Note: The topic of the following article is in relation to a man who has pleaded guilty for criminal sexual conduct against a child. MCP’s policy is to not post the names of the victims involved in sexual crimes. This story may include details that some consider too graphic. If you are uncomfortable with such topics, please do not…

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