LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola today announced they will appeal 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel’s dismissal of the open murder charge against Sean Phillips, 23, of Victory Township, in the death of his daughter, Katherine Phillips, the Mason County infant missing for two years and known as “Baby Kate” in the media.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Judge Pete Wadel has ruled that there is not enough evidence to charge Sean Phillips with the murder of his infant daughter, Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips. In July, a preliminary examination was held in 79th District Court to show probable cause that the prosecution had enough evidence to charge Phillips with open murder. Phillips…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On Friday, there will be a special ceremony at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township celebrating the launching of two culture trails, each honoring the heritage of agriculture in Mason County. The purpose of these trails is to present the visitor to our area with an experience beyond the traditional beach and camping…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two new cultural trails open this Friday in Mason and Oceana counties. A Barn Quilt Trail and Agricultural Trail will be officially dedicated this Friday at 10 a.m. at Historic White Pine Village, when the final barn quilt of the 10 on the trail will be hoisted onto the village’s Jorrisen Barn using a traditional “block-and-tackle” pulley system. The Barn Quilt Trail includes 10 barns in Mason County, each…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made five arrests over the weekend, including two for drunk driving, two for stealing and one for a parole violation. The activity of the office for the weekend of Sept. 12, 13 and 14, 2014 included: Sept. 12: –…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — When the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees meets later this afternoon, it will take action to appoint an acting president. President Charles Dillon has been on administrative leave since he was suspended with pay in early August. Dillon has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (see related story…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club members are gearing up for several events that will occur at the Optimist Hall during next weekend’s Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Sept. 20, club members will be serving breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon, serving eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice and coffee; Adults $6 nd children under 12 – $3. The club’s popcorn wagon will…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Today, readers and friends, I would like to give you some homework…. ask you to listen as you may have never listened before to your everyday conversations. We all hear stories. Stories at home, stories at work, stories at holiday gatherings, and stories from acquaintances as well as from close friends. You may have…
LUDINGTON – Once again Checkers Morton will open the LACA Main Stage Series. Checkers Morton is a new age/jazz ensemble founded in Grand Haven. It will perform, Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. This ensemble features some of the best musicians in the area: Dave Collee on bass, Gus VanStee on keys, Jim Beegle on trumpet, flueglehorn, congas and flute,…
MANISTEE — Pure Flix and 10 West Studios will be having an extras casting call on Monday, September 15, from 4:30-9 p.m at the Days Inn of Manistee for the upcoming movie “Believe.” The studios are asking for dedicated members of the local communities to bring life and reality to this production, “Believe”. There will be compensation for these roles. Please bring…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — There is a new voice for Mason County’s neglected and abused children. Mason County Family Court recently became part of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children program. CASA for Children is a network of 951 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and…
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz read the final roll call for Custer Fire Chief John Allison during a special Sept. 11 Memorial Service in the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday as part of a ceremony that also honors first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty in Michigan the past year. Allison died Oct. 8, 2013, from…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – William Joseph Stempien, 43, of 896 Cheyenne Dr., Coldwater, was arrested Aug. 31 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of criminal sexual conduct (CSC), fourth degree, and possession of analogues. A preliminary exam was Sept.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Enrice Domingo Morin, 19, of 713 N. Washington Ave., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 2 pf probation violation. He was sentenced to a minimum of one and a half years to a maximum of 10 years with a Michigan Department of Corrections prison…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shanin Nicholas Waite, 22, no address listed, was found guilty Sept. 9 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; $860 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for one…
A Mason County man who is wanted on six counts of breaking and entering to three Amber Township businesses has been arrested in Florida. Mason County Undersheriff Jody Hartley confirmed that the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Raymond Allen Anthony, 37, two days ago. Anthony is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries…
SCOTTVILLE — Supporters of Mason County 4-H programs have the opportunity to double their personal support for 4-H by helping to “Make the Match for Mason County 4-H.” The Mason County 4-H Advisory Council has set a goal of raising $30,000 locally which, if successful, will result in the county 4-H program qualifying for a 1:1 match from the Michigan…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014: 5:37 a.m.: Domestic situation, Hidden Forest neighborhood, Pere Marquette Twp. 2:15 p.m.: Larceny of tires, rims and chains, Summit Twp. 6:30 p.m.: Car/turkey crash, no injuries, Millerton and Schoenherr…
For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. For the last part of August and the first part of September this year we had warm water from the surface of about 68 degrees and the temperature was about 64 degrees 80 feet down. This warmer water mass slowed kings from…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. From school supplies to dorm essentials, preparing for a new school year can be an expensive undertaking. Consider these simple back-to-school shopping tips to help you plan smart and cut costs: Set a budget—and stick to it. Determine how much money you can spend, then evaluate needs versus wants. Review…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Writers of The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will present two free readings as part of the group’s Writer-in-Residence program. Anne-Marie Oomen, Michigan author and teacher, will speak at two readings, the first on poetry Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the second on non-fiction the following Saturday, September 27, from…
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