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Phillips murder prelim to resume July 31

May 12, 2014
Phillips murder prelim to resume July 31

LUDINGTON —The 79th District Court preliminary examination of Sean Michael Phillips will resume July 31 at 9 a.m. at the Mason County Courthouse. Phillips is serving a 10 to 15 year prison sentence for the unlawful imprisonment of Katherine, also known as Baby Kate. In October 2013 he was charged with the open murder of the baby, even though no body…

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Rear-end crash at US 10 and Stiles

May 10, 2014
Rear-end crash at US 10 and Stiles

AMBER TWP. — A two vehicle crash occurred Saturday afternoon on U.S. 10 just west of Stiles Road. The crash occurred when a Ford minivan rear-ended a Ford Escape that was attempting to turn left into the Grassa’s Farm Market driveway. Both vehicles were eastbound. The female driver of the Escape was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life…

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Oaktree Academy hopes to fill daycare gap

May 9, 2014
Oaktree Academy hopes to fill daycare gap

By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Mason County will soon be home to a new academy, providing daycare and pre-school services to area children, ages newborn to 13. With a decline in daycare providers in the Mason County area due to new licensing regulations and the need for care going up, the Pennies from Heaven Foundation, founded by John…

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9 sentenced in 79th District Court this past week

May 9, 2014
9 sentenced in 79th District Court this past week

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –       Clemente Gonzalez-Villanueva, 43, of 611 S. Dryden St., Hart, was found guilty, May 1, of failure to display a valid license and sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). –       Jon Lloyd Maccune, 22, of 924 E. Tinkham…

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79th District Court arraignments as of May 7, 2014

May 9, 2014
79th District Court arraignments as of May 7, 2014

Arraignments as of May 7 By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies –       Gary Allen Jacobsen, 24, of 207 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested, May 5, by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance, delivery/manufacture of a non-narcotic. A preliminary…

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