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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Judge Pete Wadel has ruled that there is not enough evidence to charge Sean Phillips with the murder of his infant daughter, Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips. In July, a preliminary examination was held in 79th District Court to show probable cause that the prosecution had enough evidence to charge Phillips with open murder. Phillips…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two new cultural trails open this Friday in Mason and Oceana counties. A Barn Quilt Trail and Agricultural Trail will be officially dedicated this Friday at 10 a.m. at Historic White Pine Village, when the final barn quilt of the 10 on the trail will be hoisted onto the village’s Jorrisen Barn using a traditional “block-and-tackle” pulley system. The Barn Quilt Trail includes 10 barns in Mason County, each…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made five arrests over the weekend, including two for drunk driving, two for stealing and one for a parole violation. The activity of the office for the weekend of Sept. 12, 13 and 14, 2014 included: Sept. 12: –…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — When the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees meets later this afternoon, it will take action to appoint an acting president. President Charles Dillon has been on administrative leave since he was suspended with pay in early August. Dillon has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (see related story…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club members are gearing up for several events that will occur at the Optimist Hall during next weekend’s Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Sept. 20, club members will be serving breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon, serving eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice and coffee; Adults $6 nd children under 12 – $3. The club’s popcorn wagon will…
