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Ludington settles lawsuit with Rotta

June 14, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council has approved the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Tom Rotta against the city and City Manager John Shay. The lawsuit alleged the city and Shay violated Rotta’s constitutional rights related to the city’s workplace safety policy. The suit arose from the issuance of a letter of trespass against Rotta, which prevented him from…

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6 sentenced in circuit court

June 14, 2013
6 sentenced in circuit court

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Mark Allan McCallum, 53, 5839 Barnhart, Ludington, c/o Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSCO), was found guilty May 14 of embezzlement agent $20,000 or more; embezzlement agent $1,000-$20,000; and third-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced June 4 to six to 20 years with the…

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District court, as of June 12

June 14, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: –         Adam Michael Howell, 23, of 5525 W. Johnson Rd., Ludington was found guilty June 4 of OWI. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); $1,1445 in fines and costs; 93 days…

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Arraignments, as of June 12

June 14, 2013
Arraignments, as of June 12

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP correspondent.  The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies: –         Matthew David Weber, 22, of 1092 Brandy Lane, Lot 56, Ludington, was arrested June 8 by MCSO for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). A preliminary exam is set for June 19 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…

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Jury questionnaires sent

June 14, 2013

The annual Mason County jury questionnaires were mailed June 10. A jury “pool” has to be established to accommodate circuit, district and probate courts for Sept. 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, 2014. The law requires the questionnaire be filled out and returned. If this is not done, a reminder will be sent. Failure to respond can result in a contempt…

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