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Sheriff’s report for Thursday.

September 12, 2014
Sheriff’s report for Thursday.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014: 5:37 a.m.: Domestic situation, Hidden Forest neighborhood, Pere Marquette Twp. 2:15 p.m.: Larceny of tires, rims and chains, Summit Twp. 6:30 p.m.: Car/turkey crash, no injuries, Millerton and Schoenherr…

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Habitual offender gets 1 ½ years to life.

September 11, 2014
Habitual offender gets 1 ½ years to life.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old four-time habitual offender received a long-spanning prison sentence of one-and-a-half years to life for breaking and entering and larceny. Scott Eric Phelps, of 504 E. Fifth St., Apt. 2, Ludington, received his sentence with the Michigan Department of Corrections from 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard I. Cooper, Sept. 2. Phelps, who…

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Bank warns of Home Depot data breach.

September 11, 2014

LUDINGTON – Home Depot recently confirmed a data breach of its payment data system, which could potentially impact any customer that used their payment card at their U.S. and Canadian stores since April 2014.  According to the Home Depot website, the corporation does not have evidence that the breach impacted stores in Mexico or any customers who shopped online at…

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Recalling the tragic shooting of Paul Butterfield.

September 9, 2014
Recalling the tragic shooting of Paul Butterfield.

Shooting of MSP trooper occurred one year ago today. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  Editor’s note: This story is a first person account of the tragic death of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield and the events that followed. Many aspects of this story contain my personal opinion and observations.  One year ago today Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was…

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WSCC to celebrate community college week.

September 9, 2014

VICTORY TWP. – The community is invited to several free events at West Shore Community College in celebration of Michigan Community College Week, Sept. 15 – 22. Community College Week, which will take place across the state at all of Michigan’s 28 community colleges, is intended to increase the visibility and recognize the impact these colleges have on the lives…

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