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Sports hall of fame class of 2014 announced

November 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 10th induction class for June 2014, and the class has a distinct flavor for track and field. Of the six new inductees, four made their names on the track for a time in the past 100 years. The others are remarkable coaches in gymnastics and baseball. “Each year, it…

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Giving thanks and adding to someone’s list

November 28, 2013
Giving thanks and adding to someone’s list

By Carrie Klemm. MCP Correspondent.  It’s that time of year, the time to give thanks. I have been roaming around the county over the past few days asking the age-old question, “what are you thankful for this year?” I love this question. It provokes a smile and a moment of silent appreciation. “I am thankful for my family and friends,…

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Former librarian turned author loses suit in appeals court

November 28, 2013
Former librarian turned author loses suit in appeals court

Capital News Service reports a  Ludington librarian who lost her job over a book she wrote about library patrons was improperly awarded damages after she lost her book deal, a Maryland court has ruled. Sally Stern, who worked for the Mason County District Library for 15 years, created her book, “The Library Diaries,” while working at the Ludington branch of…

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Fetters pleads no contest

November 27, 2013
Fetters pleads no contest

Updated.  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The 65-year-old Ludington man who shot Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie has entered a no contest plea but mentally ill Wednesday night in 51st Circuit Court. Lowell Fetters of 707 N. Delia St., was expected to go on trial next week. He faced 32 counts stemming from a June 27, 2012 incident at…

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Fetters to enter plea tonight; family wants leniency

November 27, 2013
Fetters to enter plea tonight; family wants leniency

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters is expected to accept a plea agreement tonight in 51st Circuit Court. The following exclusive interview was prepared to be posted this weekend in preparation of the scheduled trial of Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. Fetters is now scheduled to enter a plea agreement tonight…

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