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Ludington woman pleads to stealing purse

February 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — Sheila Ranae Henson, 32, of 504 E. Danaher St., Apt. 1, Ludington, pleaded guilty to larceny today in 51st Circuit Court. Henson was initially charged with larceny of a building, fourth offense, which has a maximum penalty of four years in prison, plus an additional four years for habitual offender fourth offense. Henson accepted a plea agreement from…

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Soldier pleads guilty to assaulting sheriff’s deputy

February 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — A Michigan National Guard soldier who assaulted a Mason County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. Eric Michael Klopp, 33, 1235 Sumac St., Fruitport, was charged with resisting and assaulting Dep. Ed Rasmussen, a corrections officer at the Mason County Jail, following a Nov. 20, 2013 drunk driving arrest. Klopp told the court he was…

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Motivating Gen Y is topic of chamber breakfast

February 4, 2014
Motivating Gen Y is topic of chamber breakfast

LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, February 19, the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and West Shore Community College will debut a morning networking series. The first topic will be a brief presentation on Motivating Generation Y. The event will take place at the Bookmark in downtown Ludington from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members,…

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Sandcastles Mardi Gras ball fundraiser

February 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum will hold a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at AM Galleries in downtown Ludington. The event will feature Bourbon Street hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, dancing and entertainment. Masks will be available for purchase at the door. Shuttle service will be available from the West Shore Bank parking…

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Mother of accused trooper killer to appear in court today

February 4, 2014
Mother of accused trooper killer to appear in court today

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – The mother of the man charged with murdering a Michigan State Police trooper is scheduled to appear in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. Tammi Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, is charged with accessory after the fact to the Sept. 9 murder of Paul Butterfield. She is also charged…

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