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2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

January 21, 2014
2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

LUDINGTON — Michigan tourism has been rising steadily since the 2009 launch of the Pure Michigan campaign. Last year, 3.8 million out-of-state visitors travelled to Michigan and spent a record breaking $1.1 billion at Michigan businesses. The Ludington Area is seeing these trends on a local level as well. The Pure Ludington campaign, now in its third year, is taking…

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Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

January 21, 2014
Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb, the 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday at 9 a.m. At that time, Fairlamb is expected to enter a plea. Fairlamb was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following the alleged Sept. 22, 2013 stabbing incident that took place…

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Stuff

January 21, 2014
Stuff

Editor’s note. One of our first bloggers, when MCP started two years ago, was Craig Convissor. Life happens and people change direction. But, we are happy to have Craig back on board.  Off Broadway. A blog by Craig Convissor.  Whenever I’m in doubt, I pull out my black T-shirt with WWGCD in large block letters. It comforts me and gives me…

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Obit: May C. Snow, 90, formerly of Ludington

January 21, 2014
Obit: May C. Snow, 90, formerly of Ludington

May C. Snow, aged 90 of Yuma, Arizona, former resident of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  May was born on May 5, 1923 in Boise, ID, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Jensen) Knudsen, and moved to Scottville with her family where she grew up and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1942.  On February 19,…

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Hamlin transportation informational meeting

January 21, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — The Committee for Hamlin Public Transportation is hosting an informational presentation on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Speakers will include Kathy MacLean, president/CEO of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce; Paul Keson, Pere Marquette Township supervisor and Nicole Schwarz. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Barry Matthews at b2matthews@hotmail.com Please…

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