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4-H science fair Saturday

April 4, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Ever wonder how many stomachs a goat has? Do you want to learn how to make wool? These topics and more will be explored during the 4-H Science Day on Saturday at Scottville Upper Elementary from noon to 4 p.m. The program is free to children ages 5 to 19. 4-H youth will have the opportunity to participate…

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Firefighters save house

April 3, 2013
Firefighters save house

SHERMAN TWP. — Firefighters from Fountain Area Fire Dept. extinguished a fire in a house this afternoon. The department was called to 2606 E. Fountain Rd. around 12:30 p.m. Chief Roger Berndt said a passerby noticed smoke coming from the house. The residents, Andrew and Linda Johnson, were not home, officials were attempting to contact them as of posting. Berndt…

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Searches hope to trace Phillips’ steps the day Baby Kate disappeared

April 3, 2013
Searches hope to trace Phillips’ steps the day Baby Kate disappeared

By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law Enforcement officials are asking for qualified volunteers to help narrow the search to tracing Sean Phillips’ steps from the end of June 2011. Through botanical research, they have narrowed down about 10 elements that may be unique to specific areas around Mason County and possibly other areas. Phillips was convicted last year of…

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Scottville’s water rates are average, not the highest

April 3, 2013
Scottville’s water rates are average, not the highest

By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE – The City of Scottville is most likely going to raise its water and sewer rates. The inevitable rate increase is due to an annual rate increase charged by the City of Ludington which Scottville buys its water and sewer services from. Several people have commented negatively on Facebook about this rate increase, stating Scottville…

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New information expected in Baby Kate case

April 2, 2013

LUDINGTON — Local law enforcement is expected to release new information about the Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips case Wednesday morning . Chief Mark Barnett stated that the new information is related to the use of forensic methods in the investigation. Katherine Phillips was 4-months-old when she was abducted by her father, Sean Michael Phillips in June 2011. Sean was found guilty last April…

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