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County campground welcome center ceremony

September 3, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Mason County Parks and Recreation Commission governing board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new Welcome Center at the Mason County Campground. The ceremony for the Center is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 5906 W. Chauvez…

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Fetters hearing adjourned again

September 3, 2013
Fetters hearing adjourned again

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting a Ludington police officer, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today only to have his day in court adjourned for another few weeks. Fetters has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. In April Fetters waived his right…

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Love Ludington mini grant winners

September 3, 2013
Love Ludington mini grant winners

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation of Mason County has announced the winners of the mini grants. Each of the following individuals and/or organizations will receive $500 to go towards their projects: First Place: Resurrect the Ludington City Park fountain. Second Place: Ludington oversized photo frame. Third Place: Ludington splash pad. Fourth Place: Restore/replace picnic tables at Scottville Clown Band Shell.…

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Alleged police shooter to appear in court today

September 3, 2013
Alleged police shooter to appear in court today

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting a Ludington police officer, is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court at 3 p.m. today. He has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. In April Fetters waived his right to a speedy trial so he…

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Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013
Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Melissa Sue Streeter, 40, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. B, Ludington, was found guilty June 27 of controlled substance delivery, less than 50 grams, second offense. She was sentenced Aug. 20 to 330 days in jail with credit for 99 days served; serve…

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