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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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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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