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Yesterday at 1:10 PM  The bones were found in the area of Morton and Chauvez roads about five miles south of Ludington.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  More than 100 people have volunteered to assist in the search for the remains of Katherine "Baby Kate" Phillips next month.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A mother and son reported missing in Mason County were found safe and well.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Mason County Sheriff's Deputies tell 7&4 News that 70 year old Gail Gerbers and her 38 year old son Gregory Gerbers were last seen leaving the Ludington area on Thursday.

Friday, April 19, 2013  While the worst of the flooding will be downstate, some local rivers will rise through the weekend peaking on Saturday before falling early next week.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  UPDATE: Power has been restored for customers in Clare and Newaygo counties but hundreds more in northern Michigan remain without power.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Soil scientists from Michigan State University found a seed of sedge, a form of grass, which was identified to be an extremely rare sedge only found in a few locations in the surrounding area.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  News conference on status of Baby Kate case underway in Ludington.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A Mason County man is facing six felony charges after deputies say he assaulted a woman he had a relationship with.

Friday, March 15, 2013  According to his attorney, Valerie Newman, the appeal was filed on February 14.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A former Mason County Eastern employee is accused of stealing more than $96,000 while serving as the district's business manager.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  While snow totals generally ranged from 3-8" across Central/Southern Michigan, parts of Northern Michigan also saw accumulating snow.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Voters approved tax increases in two northern Michigan school districts.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Mason County judge has dropped the case against Todd Johnson based on a lack of evidence he had committed the sexual crimes.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: Former Mason County Central soccer coach faces Criminal Sexual Conduct charges after police say he molested a student.