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Scottville man pleas to CSC with a minor

October 23, 2013
Scottville man pleas to CSC with a minor

LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Scottville man will likely spend 4 to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor female between 2001 and 2004. Frederick Lewis was originally charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree. In August, Lewis turned down a plea agreement from Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. He appeared in 51st Circuit Court today…

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AM Galleries: Art for the people

October 23, 2013
AM Galleries: Art for the people

In partnership with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, MCP presents The Business Plan, a blog about what’s going on in Mason County’s business community. Today’s feature is on AM Galleries which is one of the sponsors of Business After Hours, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at AM Galleries in downtown Ludington.…

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NO DEAL. Trooper Butterfield shooting case going to trial

October 22, 2013
NO DEAL. Trooper Butterfield shooting case going to trial

LUDINGTON — Eric Knysz of Luther was offered no plea deal from the prosecutor during a final conference hearing today in 51st Circuit Court. The 19-year-old is being charged with multiple counts in connection with the Sept. 9 murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, including murder. Several law enforcement officers, including MSP Hart Post Commander Lt. Kevin Leavitt…

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Ludington’s downtown market is the Best Choice

October 22, 2013
Ludington’s downtown market is the Best Choice

In partnership with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, MCP presents The Business Plan, a blog about what’s going on in Mason County’s business community. Today’s feature is on Best Choice Market, which is one of the sponsors of Business After Hours, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at AM Galleries in downtown…

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Ludington teen receives jail time for meth possession

October 22, 2013
Ludington teen receives jail time for meth possession

LUDINGTON — A Ludington teen, who is pregnant with her second child, was sentenced today for possession of methamphetamine. Danielle Angela Carnahan, 19, 317 1/2 N. James St., received a sentence of up to one year in the Mason County jail, serving three months up front with credit for serving five days. She also will be placed on probation for…

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