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College board terminates president’s pay, will seek attorney’s advice.

September 15, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees voted Monday to terminate President Charles Dillon’s pay while he is on administrative leave. The board also unanimously voted to consult an attorney on Dillon’s status with the college. Dillon has been on paid administrative leave since early August when he was arrested and charged…

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Prosecutors will appeal judge’s decision on Phillips.

September 15, 2014
Prosecutors will appeal judge’s decision on Phillips.

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola today announced they will appeal 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel’s dismissal of the open murder charge against Sean Phillips, 23, of Victory Township, in the death of his daughter, Katherine Phillips, the Mason County infant missing for two years and known as “Baby Kate” in the media.…

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Judge dismisses open murder case against Phillips.

September 15, 2014
Judge dismisses open murder case against Phillips.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Judge Pete Wadel has ruled that there is not enough evidence to charge Sean Phillips with the murder of his infant daughter, Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips. In July, a preliminary examination was held in 79th District Court to show probable cause that the prosecution had enough evidence to charge Phillips with open murder. Phillips…

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Ag trail should start in Scottville.

September 15, 2014

Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  On Friday, there will be a special ceremony at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township celebrating the launching of two culture trails, each honoring the heritage of agriculture in Mason County. The purpose of these trails is to present the visitor to our area with an experience beyond the traditional beach and camping…

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Barn quilt, ag trails launch Friday.

September 15, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two new cultural trails open this Friday in Mason and Oceana counties. A Barn Quilt Trail and Agricultural Trail will be officially dedicated this Friday at 10 a.m. at Historic White Pine Village, when the final barn quilt of the 10 on the trail will be hoisted onto the village’s Jorrisen Barn using a traditional “block-and-tackle” pulley system. The Barn Quilt Trail includes 10 barns in Mason County, each…

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