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Obituary: Craig Petersen, 58, Ludington.

September 15, 2015

Craig R. Petersen, aged 58 of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at his home. Craig was born on January 12, 1957 in Ludington, the son of George R. and Jeanette E. Petersen and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1975. Craig, along with his brother George, operated Petersen Furniture, later called Petersen Manufacturing in Ludington…

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Scripps announces candidacy for state representative.

September 14, 2015
Scripps announces candidacy for state representative.

NORTHPORT — Former State Representative Dan Scripps last week filed the paperwork as a candidate for State Representative in the 101stDistrict, launching his bid to again represent the people of Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee, and Mason counties in the Michigan House of Representatives. Scripps, an attorney who currently serves as president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, a non-profit organization focused on…

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McVicker tournament raises over $5,000 for Jessica Scharp

September 14, 2015
McVicker tournament raises over $5,000 for Jessica Scharp

SCOTTVILLE — The fourth annual Pay it Forward Brandon McVicker Softball Tournament was held over the weekend at MacPhail Field. This year, the tournament raised over $5,000 to help Jessica Scharp. “A young lady who is a hero in my eyes,” said Bobbi McVicker, mother of Brandon McVicker, whom the tournament is named after. “She was there comforting and supporting…

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Sheriff discusses reduction of U.S. 10 crashes, elimination of gun board at GOP picnic.

September 13, 2015
Sheriff discusses reduction of U.S. 10 crashes, elimination of gun board at GOP picnic.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The amount of traffic crashes on U.S. 10 between Ludington and Scottville that have resulted in serious injuries has dropped over the past year, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Cole spoke Sunday afternoon at the Mason County Republican picnic and said left-turn lights have played a role in making U.S. 10…

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Boy injured after bicycle crash.

September 13, 2015
Boy injured after bicycle crash.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TWP. — A 10-year-old Sheridan Township boy was injured after a bicycle crash at the intersection of Larson and Trail Ridge roads Sunday morning. A group of five kids were traveling down a large hill west on Trail Ridge, when the victim apparently fell into a ravine at the intersection.  The victim was taken to…

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