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GUILTY

March 1, 2013
GUILTY

By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — It has been said, “If you give some people enough rope, they will eventually hang themselves.” That may have just happened in the case of the People vs. Mark McCallum who was tried in court this week for kidnapping his two children last February. Any chance McCallum had to win over the jury…

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MCC forensics dominates this season

March 1, 2013
MCC forensics dominates this season

By Coach Tom Richert. SCOTTVILLE — Coming off an extremely successful 2012 forensics season, it appears that Mason County Central High School is doing it again this year. Last year’s team finished fourth in the state of Michigan Class B. As-well-as having some very successful firsts; the team finished with nearly 300 points at the state tournament. The team gained 300…

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Mason County wrestlers competing in state finals

March 1, 2013

By Randy Wyman. AUBURN HILLS — Doug Wyman (285) from Mason County Central started the day off on the right foot by pinning his opponent from Capac in the second round.  Trevor Skinner (119) also from MCC followed with a 9-3 win over his opponent from Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Logan Merrick (135) freshman from MCC ran into a buzz saw…

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The paranoia defense?

March 1, 2013
The paranoia defense?

By Lisa Enos  MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — Mark McCallum will take the stand Friday in an attempt to prove he did not kidnap his children— a crime he is charged with — when he drove them to Key West, Fla. last year. McCallum has spent a fair amount of time attempting to show that Anna Appledorn of Child Protective Services…

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District court

March 1, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following activity took place in 79th District Court this past week: – David Duane Bothwell, 36, 6610 E. Danaher St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was found guilty on Feb. 12 for malicious destruction of personal property. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and also received 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years. He also was ordered…

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