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Relay for Life kickoff event scheduled

February 6, 2014

LUDINGTON — The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Mason County will hold a kickoff event on Monday, March 3. Volunteers and participants are asked to gather at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library at 6:30 p.m. for a rally to launch fundraising efforts for the year. “Although the Relay For Life of Mason County is…

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Free snowmobile safety course offered

February 6, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A two-day snowmobile safety course is being offered Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mason County Reformed Church. The free class is being offered by West Michigan Sportspersons Ministry. Those wishing to enroll must pick up a class booklet on Saturday, Feb. 8 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.…

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Occasional snow showers today

February 6, 2014
Occasional snow showers today

Occasional snow showers are expected today with a high temperature of 12 degrees F. Winds, west-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, intermittent flurries and snow showers, especially early. Low of 7 F. Winds, west-southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow, snow flurries in the early morning will give way to partly cloudy skies during the day. High of 16…

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Art center photo contest

February 6, 2014

LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts announces the 6th Annual Online Photo Contest. Started in Fall 2008, this contest, sponsored by Todd & Brad Reed Photography, recognizes the talents of amateur and professional photographers and benefits the gallery space at LACA.  The annual fundraising event occurs each February and its proceeds have recently been used to upgrade the…

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Mother, baby die in Jebavy Drive crash

February 5, 2014
Mother, baby die in Jebavy Drive crash

UPDATE. HAMLIN TWP. — An infant, under 1-year-old and her mother were killed, and a 5-year-old child was critically injured, during a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road Wednesday night. The crash involved a full size car and a pickup. The baby and mother were declared dead on the scene. The infant was in a carseat.…

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