LUDINGTON — Donald Jacob Beck received a sentence of 34 months to 20 years in prison today for assault/strangulation habitual offender, third offense. The sentence stems from an April 26, 2013 incident against two Ludington women. On June 4, Beck refused a plea agreement from Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Since that time, however, he chose to accept the agreement.…
LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man who is accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie, is scheduled for a final conference in 51st Circuit Court today. The last time Fetters appeared in court was on April 16. During that conference, his attorney, David Glancy requested that Fetters seek an independent psychological examination to determine if he can stand trial. Fetters,…
SCOTTVILLE — Four properties have reached the highest priority list of homes that need to comply with the city of Scottville’s zoning code. For the past few months the City Commission has been discussing homes that are violation of the city code. A list of about 30 homes was compiled by city employees and commissioners. The majority of the property…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Fred Reader IV is in pursuit of correcting what he says is a historical inaccuracy that leaves out a key figure in Scottville’s history. In 1989, Scottville celebrated its centennial, honoring the year it became a chartered village (in 1907 Scottville was chartered as a city). The town held a year-long celebration with one…
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