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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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Scottville residents express concerns over grinder pumps.

September 8, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Three Scottville homeowners attended Monday’s city commission meeting to express their concerns about a proposed change to the city’s practice regarding grinder pump maintenance. In the late 80s, early 90s, Scottville extended its sewer lines to cover all areas of the city. There are 17 homes that utilize a grinder pump because the homes…

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