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Scottville chief interviews scheduled

April 5, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Interviews have been scheduled for the Scottville part-time police chief candidates. See related story here. The interviews will take place Thursday, April 11 beginning at 3:15 p.m. in front of the city’s public safety committee, along with City Manager Amy Williams and Police Chief Mark Barnett. One of the candidates, Karl Weidle of Troy declined an interview. The…

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Car hits tree

April 5, 2013
Car hits tree

VICTORY TWP. — Rescue personnel work to free the driver in a single car accident on North Dennis past Colburn. The 18-year-old male driver was transported by ambulance to Memorial Medical Center. Deputies said he was traveling north past Colburn when his car hit water in the road, causing the car to leave the roadway and hit a tree. Hamlin…

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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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