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Corrections officer assaults fellow officer

December 4, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued a warrant for a Mason County sheriff’s corrections officer. The officer is being charged with simple assault. The charges stem from an Oct. 21 incident involving another sheriff’s corrections officer. According to a press release from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Missions Team was called to…

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Edgar Struble comes home for a holiday concert

December 3, 2013
Edgar Struble comes home for a holiday concert

Interview with the Artist: Edgar Struble By Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent The West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will be presenting Edgar Struble and Friends Holiday Concert this Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater. Edgar is a renowned pianist, composer, musical director and performer. He possesses an array of accomplishments in…

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Scottville man receives 4 – 15 years for raping minor

December 3, 2013
Scottville man receives 4 – 15 years for raping minor

LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to 4 to 15 years in prison today for raping a minor under the age of 13. Frederick Lewis appeared in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. In October he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct second degree for multiple incidences that took place between 2001 and 2004. Lewis was originally charged with…

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Man accused of stabbing, statutory rape rejects plea offer

December 3, 2013
Man accused of stabbing, statutory rape rejects plea offer

LUDINGTON — The 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father rejected a plea offer from the prosecutor this afternoon. Stephen Mikel Fairlamb appeared in 51st Circuit Court. He is being charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault and criminal sexual conduct third degree. Count 1 has a maximum penalty of life in…

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2 men arrested for parole violation after smoking pot in car

December 3, 2013

Sheriff’s Report, December 2, 2013. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men Monday night for parole violations. The arrest occurred at Jebavy Drive Apartments on North Jebavy Drive at 9:24 p.m. Deputies were on foot at the complex when they made contact with a vehicle they witnessed pull into the parking lot. They noticed the odor…

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