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Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013
Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Melissa Sue Streeter, 40, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. B, Ludington, was found guilty June 27 of controlled substance delivery, less than 50 grams, second offense. She was sentenced Aug. 20 to 330 days in jail with credit for 99 days served; serve…

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District court, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –         Lauren Charlene Spinner, 22, of 414 Thornwild Dr., Apt. B-1, Scottville, was found guilty Aug. 20 of second degree retail fraud. She was sentenced to 24 days in jail with credit for 24 days served; $597 in fines, costs and restitution; outpatient…

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Arraignments, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court: Felonies –         Thomas Charles Teague, 59, 109 E. Foster, Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested Aug. 29 by Michigan State Police, Hart post for sex offender failure to register. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Sept. 11 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/personal. –         Lauren Davin…

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Syria protest planned for Saturday at courthouse

August 30, 2013
Syria protest planned for Saturday at courthouse

LUDINGTON – The topic of whether the United States should intervene militarily in Syria is definitely a hot one. Many are calling upon President Obama to recall Congress so it can make the decision. Democrats and Republicans seem to be each on both sides of the topic. Locally, Jana and Michael Brockwell of Ludington wanted to do their share to…

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Congressman Benishek urges President to seek congressional approval on Syria

August 30, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today urged the Obama Administration to attain Congressional approval before any possible American military strike in Syria. Benishek represents the north portion of Mason County. “Before waging any new military conflict in Syria, I believe President Obama should first seek approval from Congress. The loss of innocent life in Syria has been appalling, but…

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