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Arraignments, as of Dec. 18, 2013

December 21, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – James Phillip Biggin II, 27, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 13, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 17 for felonies of welfare fraud over $500, welfare fraud, failure to inform; and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is set for Dec. 23…

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79th District Court sentences, as of Dec. 18, 2013

December 21, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Corespondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Donald Thomas Miller, 25, of 203 Second St., Scottville, was found guilty Dec. 17 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; must have a substance evaluation and follow…

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West Shore Bank offers advice for Target customers

December 20, 2013

LUDINGTON — Target stores confirmed Thursday morning that over 40 million of its customers may have had their financial information compromised between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. The breach occurred through credit card transaction machines at all Target stores. The closest Target store to Mason County is located in Norton Shores. If you shopped at any Target store during the…

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County, city settle excessive force lawsuit with McAdam

December 20, 2013

An arbitrator has ruled in a federal lawsuit filed against the City of Ludington and Mason County regarding allegations of excessive force against Ludington resident Joe McAdam. Arbitrator Bruce Neckers ruled in favor of one of the allegations but rules against two other allegations. The case stems from a July 20, 2009 traffic stop of Joe’s mother, Susan McAdam at…

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Sheriff’s office investigates crashes, alarms

December 20, 2013

The following is the activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 18 and 19, 2013: Dec. 18: – 12:58 a.m.: Alarm activation, 2000 block of West U.S. 10, Amber Twp. – 6:33 a.m.: Alarm activation, 2000 block of East U.S. 10, Custer Twp. – 7:28 a.m.: Alarm activation, 100 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, PM Twp. – 7:55…

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