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Parking lot closure in Ludington.

October 7, 2015

LUDINGTON — The city parking lot, at the northwest corner of Rath and Loomis streets, will be closed this weekend for Octoberfest. The lot will be closed beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, 2015 through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015.

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MSU/WSCC ag program possible by fall 2016.

October 6, 2015
MSU/WSCC ag program possible by fall 2016.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is a step closer to forming a partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology, which would allow agriculture students to earn an associate’s degree from WSCC and a certificate from Michigan State. Dr. Randy Showerman, director of MSU’s IAT, spoke to a group of about two dozen…

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Filer Street house saved from major fire damage.

October 6, 2015
Filer Street house saved from major fire damage.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The quick response from the homeowner and the fire department most likely saved a house from fire destruction Tuesday afternoon. Ludington Fire Department was called to 505 E. Filer St. about 4:30 p.m. Initial dispatch information stated the occupant was still in the house. A neighbor told MCP that he saw heavy smoke coming…

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Police chief reminds citizens about ordinance addressing bows in Ludington.

October 6, 2015
Police chief reminds citizens about ordinance addressing bows in Ludington.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has received a number of questions recently regarding the use of crossbows and bows and arrows within the city limits, according to Chief Mark Barnett. Barnett said Ludington city ordinance prohibits the discharge of such weapons within the city limits. “No person shall shoot, discharge or otherwise use a firearm,crossbow, slingshot or other dangerous weapon…

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Deputies choose not to shave for Adopt A Door; campaign going well, sheriff says.

October 6, 2015
Deputies choose not to shave for Adopt A Door; campaign going well, sheriff says.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Several personnel at Mason County Sheriff’s Office are violating policy by not shaving. The violation has become a tradition at the sheriff’s office. Deputies have petitioned the sheriff asking consideration to waive the facial hair policy for the month November. The trade off for “violating” the policy is that the offending deputies have to…

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