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Sarah Knysz, wife of accused trooper killer, sentencing moved up

December 5, 2013
Sarah Knysz, wife of accused trooper killer, sentencing moved up

LUDINGTON — The sentencing of a 20-year-old Irons woman, who pleaded guilty to being part of the murder of a Michigan State Police trooper, has been moved up a week. Sarah Knysz will be sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. She was originally scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 17; she is currently near-term of a pregnancy. On…

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Ludington man arrested following traffic stop

December 5, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Wednesday for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. The man was pulled over near the intersection of U.S. 10 and Nelson Road at 12:55 a.m. for traveling in excess of 15 mph over the speed limit (45 mph). Other activity of the MCSO…

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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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