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Arraignments, as of July 3, 2013

July 5, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District court:  –          Tony Tyson Thornsberry, 30, of 1308 E. High St., Mount Pleasant, was arrested June 24 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) for two counts of misdemeanor of assault and battery. A pretrial is set for July 15 at 9:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. –          David…

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Court news, as of July 3, 2013

July 5, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. Circuit Court LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: –          Stephen Allan Lange, 40, of 503 5th St., Ludington, was found guilty June 27 of aggravated stalking and probation violation. One count of malicious destruction of a building $200-$1,000 was dismissed. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for…

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Temperatures in ’80s today.

July 5, 2013
Temperatures in ’80s today.

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 57 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 57 F Summit Park: 58 F Pentwater: 58 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Partly sunny with high temperatures reaching 79…

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Victim testifies about alleged rape

July 3, 2013
Victim testifies about alleged rape

Mason County Press has chosen to not post the name of the alleged victim. She testified during a preliminary examination to determine if the crime warranted being heard in circuit court. Lewis was arrested on Feb. 12 following an investigation by the Michigan State Police. He was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree involving a minor…

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Scottville to celebrate Summerfest

July 3, 2013
Scottville to celebrate Summerfest

SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Summerfest takes place this weekend. The event, organized by the Scottville Main Street program, is part of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Harbor Festival. Summerfest begins Friday with a car cruise, which leaves Mason County Central High School parking lot at 6 p.m., returning to the Scottville Clown Band Shell around 7 p.m.…

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