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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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Portion of Stearns Park to be used for maritime displays

December 3, 2013
Portion of Stearns Park to be used for maritime displays

See map.  LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington will set aside the southwestern portion of Stearns Park to be used for exhibit space for the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. The space will likely be the new home of the historic fish market and the Coast Guard 44-foot rescue boat, along with a charter fishing boat sculpture. Ludington City Council…

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Ludington city to consider 2014 budget, capital projects

December 2, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council meets tonight for its regular meeting. Typically the council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, but due to the holidays, the schedule has been changed for December. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held to go over the 2014 budget and three year capital improvement program.…

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Christmas activities this weekend in Scottville

December 2, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Christmas season in Scottville kicks off this Saturday. Events will include breakfast with Santa, a parade and kids activities at the Scottville Optimist Hall. – 8 to 11:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa at North Country Cafe. – 1 p.m.: Parade; lineup at 12:30 p.m. at Scottville Elementary parking lot. Parade travels south on Main Street to the…

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