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District court

February 15, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following court cases took place in 79th District Court this week: – Taylor Margaret Kolaski, 17, of 2383 S. Meyers Rd., Ludington was found guilty Feb. 7 of under 21 — purchase, consume, possession. Sentence: nine months probation; 20 hours community service; $265 in fines/costs; no alcohol/drugs; random PBTs (preliminary breath tests). – Logan James O’Brien, 21,…

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Arraignments

February 15, 2013

Arraignments LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court: – Bethany Sue Schuler. 31, of 2828 Lena Dr., Lot 542, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 7 by the Michigan State Police for the misdemeanor of receiving stolen property. Bail of $2,500 set, personal recognizance. A preliminary examination is scheduled for March 11 at 11:45 a.m. – Tai…

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Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor

February 14, 2013
Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor

CUSTER TWP. – Frederick James Lewis, a 31 year old Ludington man, was arrested by a trooper from the Michigan State Police Hart Post Tuesday, Feb. 12. He was charged on two counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) first degree. Lewis was arraigned on Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the 79th District Court of Ludington. His bond has been set at…

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Scam alert

February 14, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has recently received numerous complaints from citizens stating they are receiving phone calls advising them they have won various prizes. The prizes have ranged from new vehicles to cash. The caller states that in order to receive their prize they must pay a delivery fee. The prizes and fees have been different, but the…

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Neushwander joins MCP team

February 13, 2013
Neushwander joins MCP team

Editor’s note: As MCP continues to grow, we are adding correspondents to our team. Yesterday we announced the addition of Lisa Enos to cover the county board and West Shore Community College’s board of trustees. We have also announced the addition of Allison Scarbrough who will be writing outdoor and recreation stories. I am pleased to announce another familiar person…

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