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Defense granted 21-day extension in Phillips murder charge appeal.

October 30, 2014
Defense granted 21-day extension in Phillips murder charge appeal.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — An appeal by the state of Michigan in the murder case against Sean Michael Phillips will take place on Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m., in 51st Circuit Court. A hearing was held this morning in front of Judge Richard Cooper to extend the defense’s brief in opposition to the state. Defense attorney David Glancy…

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Old Hamlin, serving homemade goodness since 1929.

October 30, 2014
Old Hamlin, serving homemade goodness since 1929.

This news service is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. This series, Business Spotlight, features those great businesses. Today, we present Old Hamlin Restaurant, located in downtown Ludington. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As the oldest family restaurant in Mason County, Old Hamlin Restaurant’s owners still believes in serving the community homemade food at…

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Health department offers flu vaccine for uninsured.

October 30, 2014

District Health Dept. #10 is offering free flu shots to anyone without insurance coverage between the ages of 19 and 64 years of age. Income qualifications do apply. DHD10 is setting up special clinics in each of the 10 counties it serves. All clinics are by appointment only. During this clinic, enrollment specialists will be available to assist individuals in…

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MSP responds to larcenies, crashes

October 29, 2014
MSP responds to larcenies, crashes

HART — Recent Michigan State Police activity in Mason County: Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 – 10:12 a.m., car-deer crash, US-10 and Larson Rd., Branch Twp. – 3:01 p.m., larceny of a purse, 6000 block of E. Decker Rd., Branch Twp. – 7:07 p.m., larceny of gas, 5000 block of E. Ludington Ave., Pere Marquette Twp. – 11:52 p.m., three-car property…

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Southern bird has found a new home in Mason County.

October 29, 2014
Southern bird has found a new home in Mason County.

Scissor-tailed flycatcher spotted on Buttersville Peninsula. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. PERE MARQUETTE TWP – Although it is the state bird of Oklahoma and a native to the warmth of the southern states of America, Mexico and portions of Central America, the scissor-tailed flycatcher has taken up a new home in Mason County’s Pere Marquette Township. Residents living on the…

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