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Alleged victim doesn’t show for former coach’s hearing

February 13, 2013
Alleged victim doesn’t show for former coach’s hearing

LUDINGTON – UPDATED. A case against Todd Lane Johnson was dismissed today after the alleged victim failed to show up to testify. Johnson, 39, of Amber Township, was scheduled to appear in front of 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel this morning for a preliminary examination. Because the victim did not show up, Johnson’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss…

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Hamlin will make budget changes, meets Thursday

February 13, 2013

HAMLIN TWP. — The Hamlin Township board of trustees is expected to adjust the township’s budget by $63,950 when it meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the township hall. The general fund amendments include $5,570 from state revenue sharing, $56,800 in administrative fees, $700 in planning and zoning board of appeals fees and $880 in refunds or rebates. The remainder…

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County board pays for turbine study

February 13, 2013

By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday evening at the Mason County Courthouse and passed several resolutions quickly, with little discussion, barring one issue: loss of tax revenue regarding wind turbines and the county now having to pony up some dough to help fight a legal battle down state, the outcome of…

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Scarbrough joins MCP team

February 12, 2013
Scarbrough joins MCP team

Editor’s Note: The MCP is growing up. We are in the process of adding correspondents to our team. Yesterday we announced the addition of Lisa Enos, who will be covering the county commission and West Shore Community College. Today, I am pleased to announced the addition of Allison Scarbrough. Allison Scarbrough is joining our team as a freelance correspondent and…

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Ludington schools voters to decide on new buses

February 12, 2013
Ludington schools voters to decide on new buses

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools board of education decided Monday to place two items on the May school election ballot. The board is requesting .22 mill for nine years for a transportation bond. If passed, the bond will replace the school’s aging bus fleet of 20 buses over the nine year period. The newest bus is 9-years-old. The board…

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