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Fetters to enter plea tonight; family wants leniency

November 27, 2013
Fetters to enter plea tonight; family wants leniency

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters is expected to accept a plea agreement tonight in 51st Circuit Court. The following exclusive interview was prepared to be posted this weekend in preparation of the scheduled trial of Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. Fetters is now scheduled to enter a plea agreement tonight…

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Salvation Army ‘Fill the Truck’ Toy Drive

November 27, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Walmart and The Salvation Army announced today the second annual Fill the Truck Toy Drive, which will bring hundreds of thousands of toys to children across the country. The toy drive kicks off on Nov. 29 and is part of Walmart’s long-standing partnership with The Salvation Army, which also includes the iconic red kettle campaign. The…

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Sheriff’s report, Nov. 25, 2013

November 27, 2013

The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 25, 2013: – 4:52 a.m.: Alarm activation, 900 block of North U.S. 31, Custer Township. – 6:40 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Hogenson roads, Riverton Township; vehicle slide off roadway and into ditch. – 11:46 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, northbound U.S. 31…

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2 injured during U.S. 31 crash

November 26, 2013
2 injured during U.S. 31 crash

GRANT TWP. — Icy conditions are being blamed for a crash on North U.S. 31 Tuesday night. Two people were transported to the hospital following the crash that occurred around 6:30 p.m. just south of Forest Trail Road. The crash occurred when the 68-year-old male driver of a Ford pickup truck lost control of the truck while heading north on…

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Amber man pleads to CSC, faces 30 years in prison

November 26, 2013
Amber man pleads to CSC, faces 30 years in prison

Editor’s Note: The topic of the following article is in relation to a man who has pleaded guilty for criminal sexual conduct against a child. MCP’s policy is to not post the names of the victims involved in sexual crimes. This story may include details that some consider too graphic. If you are uncomfortable with such topics, please do not…

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