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False hostage call could lead to felony arrest.

October 17, 2016

#MasonCountyNews   #PoliceNews False hostage call could lead to felony arrest. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The person who made a false call of a hostage situation Sunday morning, Oct. 16, in the 700 block of Rowe Street may face a felony charge, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “Someone called and said there were a couple hostages…

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Historical Society kicks off major membership drive.

October 17, 2016

Historical Society kicks off major membership drive. #MasonCountyHistory PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society has kicked off a major membership drive as the organization prepares to open a second museum. For the past 40 years the society has operated Historic White Pine Village, located on the plot of land that was the home of Mason County’s first…

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Jury finds Phillips guilty.

October 14, 2016

Jury finds Phillips guilty. #BabyKate By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 12-person jury has found Sean Michael Phillips guilty of second degree murder in the case involving the 2011 disappearance of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Shelbie-Elizabeth Phillips, also known as Baby Kate. Second degree murder is punishable by up to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The…

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MCC homecoming activities tonight.

October 14, 2016

MCC homecoming activities tonight.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central homecoming football game is tonight at Spartan Community Field against Ravenna. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. with the homecoming parade beginning at 6 p.m. The parade begins downtown, heads north on Main Street then west on Beryl Street towards the football field. There will also be a chicken dinner at…

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‘Tis the season for car/deer crashes.

October 14, 2016

‘Tis the season for car/deer crashes. #MasonCountyNews    #PoliceNews The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to half a dozen car/deer crashes Thursday. Deer are on the move this time of the year for the rutting season, and crashes are most likely to occur at dawn and dusk. The following is MCSO activity Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016: 12:30 a.m., car/deer…

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