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Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2018. 

April 11, 2018

Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dorothy (Arnouts) Hackert, 81, of Ludington died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Grand Rapids.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville.  Kristen Lynn Jankoviak, 29, of Ludington died on Monday, April 9, 2018. Beads &…

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Promise Zone is a great opportunity, but board seems a little lopsided.

April 11, 2018

Promise Zone is a great opportunity, but board seems a little lopsided. Editorial By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently selected the members of the newly formed Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board. The Promise Zone is a positive move in the right direction but the board’s geographical make-up seems to be drastically lopsided. See related…

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Police activity for April 10, 2018.

April 11, 2018

Police activity for April 10, 2018. The following list includes some highlights of law enforcement for Tuesday, April 10, 2018. 12:41 a.m., Scottville Police Department (SPD), Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), domestic, 400 block of Thornwild Dr., City of Scottville. 6:25 a.m., MCSO, car/deer crash, no injuries, Lincoln and Dewey roads, Hamlin Township. 10:23 a.m., MCSO, car/deer crash, no injuries,…

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Promise Zone board established.

April 11, 2018

Promise Zone board established. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners appointed the Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board during its monthly meeting Tuesday. The Promise Zone will provide major financial support for college tuition. Members include: 4-year terms: Jason Kennedy, Fabian Knizacky, Andrea Large. 3-year terms: Nick Krieger, Roger Nash, James McLean. 2-year terms: Ed Makowicki, Amy Pepper,…

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Court denies Phillips’ appeal in Baby Kate murder case.

April 10, 2018

Court denies Phillips’ appeal in Baby Kate murder case. #BabyKate. Today a three judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its opinion affirming the second degree murder conviction of Sean Michael Phillips for the June 29, 2011 murder of his 4-month-old daughter Katherine Shelbie-Elizabeth Phillips, also known as “Baby Kate.” Phillips sought reversal of his conviction on five…

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