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3 charged in connection to break-in at Scottville canoe business.

November 2, 2018

3 charged in connection to break-in at Scottville canoe business. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Three Scottville residents were recently arrested and charge with breaking and entering a Scottville business in July of this year. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., 19, of 203 S. Crowley St. and Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 116 E. Second St., were arrested by…

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Obituary: Ruth Campbell, 90, Ludington.

November 2, 2018

Obituary: Ruth Campbell, 90, Ludington. Ruth Francis Campbell (Kotecki), 90, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Ruth was born on November 2, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Anna Weston.  She attended high school in Scottville and was later employed by Anaconda Wire and Cable Company in Muskegon, General Telephone Company, Star Watch Case Company,…

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Recent arraignments include habitual offender drug charges.

November 2, 2018

Recent arraignments include habitual offender drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ashley Anne Martinez, 30, of 409 First St., Ludington, was arrested by MCSO for a felony of controlled substance possession and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…

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Supreme Court will not consider ‘Baby Kate’ murderer’s appeal.

November 2, 2018

Supreme Court will not consider ‘Baby Kate’ murderer’s appeal. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Sean Michael Phillips has lost his attempts to appeal his conviction for the murder of his infant daughter. On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a one-page order stating it will not consider Phillips’ request to appeal a decision by a three…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2018.

November 2, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: James A. Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Church of Christ, 3816 W. Fountain Rd in Victory Township, Ludington.  Visitation will begin…

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