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Phillips sentencing scheduled for December.

October 17, 2016

Phillips sentencing scheduled for December.  #BabyKate By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The 51st Circuit Court has scheduled the sentencing of Sean Michael Phillips for Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mason County Courthouse. Phillips was found guilty of second degree murder, Friday, October 14, by a jury following a three week trial. Phillips faces a maximum…

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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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