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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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Scottville will interview four for possible police chief job

April 1, 2013

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE – Four applicants will receive interviews for Scottville’s possible part-time police chief position. The city’s public safety committee met tonight to discuss the eight resumes it received (see related story). Those who will be asked to interview include: –          Tom Trenner of Custer Township, retired Mason County undersheriff; 23 years experience. –          Donald Riley of…

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Spencer is second generation commissioner

April 1, 2013
Spencer is second generation commissioner

SCOTTVILLE — Marcie Spencer was added to a unique group of people Monday night. First, she was sworn in as the city’s latest commissioner, replacing former commission/mayor Joe Baxter who quit last month due to being arrested. But, Spencer adds another element to the job, she is one of a few whose parent also served. “I just love the history…

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Scottville may raise water and sewer rates

April 1, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is considering raising water and sewer rates based on rate increases from Ludington. Scottville purchases water and sewer services from Ludington, which increases rates each year based on the rate of inflation. “We need to consider doing this as well in order to keep up,” City Manager Amy Williams wrote to the city commission…

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Ludington students visit capitol

April 1, 2013
Ludington students visit capitol

Submitted by Rosemarie DeLoof, Mason County Republican Executive Committee Mason County Republican Executive Committee for the second year offered a free bus trip to Lansing for students to meet  their elected officials and tour the  historic buildings.  This year 33 high school students  from Ludington High  along with their teachers. Dan Mesyar and Kirk Walden made the trip to Lansing on March 20, 2013. The bus arrived…

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