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Cole’s Antique Villa moving to Scottville

January 14, 2014
Cole’s Antique Villa moving to Scottville

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Cole’s Antique Villa, which has been located in downtown Ludington for almost three decades, is moving its operation to the former Frick’s Old Country Store building in downtown Scottville in April. Neil Frick, who owned the Scottville business, passed away in July 2013. While the store sold antiques, it was also known as an…

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Manistee man sentenced to up to 35 years for raping child

January 14, 2014
Manistee man sentenced to up to 35 years for raping child

LUDINGTON — The 19-year-old Manistee man who raped a 9-year-old boy last year was sentenced today in 51st Circuit Court. Dalton Willard will spend 25 to 35 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct first degree against a person under 13-years-old. In November 2013, he accepted a plea from the prosecutor’s office. He will also serve 9 to 35 years…

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Ludington man gets up to 50 years for shooting cop

January 14, 2014
Ludington man gets up to 50 years for shooting cop

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters was sentenced to 16 to 50 years in prison today for shooting a Ludington police officer. The 65-year-old Ludington man shot Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie on June 27, 2012 and appeared today in 51st Circuit Court. On November 27, 2013 Fetters entered a no contest plea. He originally faced 32 counts stemming from the incident…

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Amber man receives 15-30 years for CSC with child

January 14, 2014
Amber man receives 15-30 years for CSC with child

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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Man who shot Ludington police officer to be sentenced today

January 14, 2014
Man who shot Ludington police officer to be sentenced today

LUDINGTON — The 65-year-old Ludington man who shot Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie will be sentenced this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court. On November 27, Lowell Fetters entered a no contest plea. He originally faced 32 counts stemming from a June 27, 2012 incident at his home, including shooting Sgt. Maltbie. A no contest plea is considered by the court…

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