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District court, as of June 26, 2013

June 28, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: –         Richard Allen Popp, 53, of 8452 N. Custer Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty June 18 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $1,145 in fines and costs; 93 days…

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Arraignments, as of June 26, 2013

June 28, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate of the 79th District Court:  Felonies –         Dalton James Willard, 19, of 918 High St., Manistee, was arrested June 21 by MCSO for a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. A preliminary exam is set for July 3 at 11:15 a.m.Bail: $5,000,000/…

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Baby Kate evidence search

June 28, 2013

LUDINGTON — Mason County Press will be covering the “Baby Kate” evidence search today and Saturday (more info on search here). We will update this site with stories as time allows and will update our Facebook and Twitter sites throughout the duration of the sites, including photographs. MCP is one of two news outlets that have been personally requested by Sheriff…

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Harbor Festival kicks off with a toast

June 26, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington area will be shining this coming weekend as the 10-day Pure Ludington Harbor Festival begins. The festival kicks off Friday, June 28 with a sunset toast at the west end of Ludington Avenue near Stearns Park beach. Music will be provided by Pangea Steel Drum Band while the High 5 Guy, Joel Tacey, will be on…

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Baby Kate case plant evidence search begins Friday

June 26, 2013
Baby Kate case plant evidence search begins Friday

  LUDINGTON – A two day search for new evidence in the case of Katherine Shelbie-Elizabeth “Baby Kate” Phillips begins Friday morning. Phillips has been missing since June 29, 2011 when she was 4-months-old. Her father, Sean Phillips, was sentenced last year for unlawful imprisonment following a jury trial. Following his sentencing, law enforcement announced it was opening a murder…

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