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Investigative subpoena testimony most likely what took place with Baby Kate witnesses

May 30, 2013

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON – On Wednesday, MCP reported that a hearing had been held in 51st Circuit Court regarding the June 2011 disappearance of then 4-month-old Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips. We reported that the hearing was held behind closed doors, not open the public and that Prosecutor Paul Spaniola stated several interviews were conducted. Spaniola would not comment…

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Children’s chorus is now Lakeshore Youth Chorus

May 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Children’s Chorus is getting a name change as it begins its 2013 summer season. Now known as the Lakeshore Youth Chorus, children entering second grade and up are invited to join the chorus every Wednesday, beginning June 12, from 10 to 11a.m. at the Ludington Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison, Ludington. The LYC summer…

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No crashes over Memorial weekend

May 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — Memorial weekend was very safe for travelers through Mason County. Sheriff Kim Cole reported that there were no traffic crashes during the weekend. The sheriff’s office and Michigan State Police conducted increased traffic patrols along U.S. 10-31 between Ludington and Scottville throughout the weekend. The primary purpose of the increased patrols was to reduce crashes at the major…

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Hearing held in Baby Kate case

May 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — A court hearing was held in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday in connection with the Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips disappearance. The hearing was held behind closed doors, not open to the public. WMOM FM 102.7 was the first to report on the hearing. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Spaniola has confirmed the court proceeding occurred. He said several witnesses…

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Green exhibit at arts center

May 29, 2013

LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts announces the opening of the summer exhibit, “All Things Green.” The exhibit, scheduled for June 4 through Aug. 3, features the art of 15 regional artists and displays their interpretation of the word “green.” This interpretation may be literal, ecological or metaphorical. Works in the gallery will include paintings, photographs, sculpture, and…

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