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A social and political meeting of the minds and pages

January 17, 2014
A social and political meeting of the minds and pages

by Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As the snow buries the streets outside, the Social and Political Book Club bends a few book bindings and warms up to collective discussion, inviting anyone and everyone to join the conversation. What began in 2005 as a few members of the Ludington Democratic Party discussing a political book became a gathering of…

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Ludington man arrested after crash

January 17, 2014
Ludington man arrested after crash

Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several weather-related traffic crashes Thursday. One of the crashes resulted in the arrest of a 36-year-old Ludington man. – 4:25 a.m.: Single vehicle slide off, no damage/injuries, U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Twp. – 8:58 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles and Fisher roads, Victory Twp. – 9:52 a.m.:…

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Congressman to visit chamber event

January 17, 2014
Congressman to visit chamber event

LUDINGTON — Congressman Bill Huizenga is scheduled to attend next week’s Business After Hours at Luciano’s Ristoranti in downtown Ludington. Huizenga, a Republican from Holland, is one of two congressmen who represent Mason County. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce event will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. It is the first Business After…

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Payment takes on new role at chamber

January 17, 2014
Payment takes on new role at chamber

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington businesswoman Megan Payment has been hired full-time as the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Event Coordinator. Payment replaces Kristen O’Hare who is leaving the chamber for a job in Grand Rapids. Payment has worked in various capacities at the chamber since 2008. Since early 2013 she has worked part time as a marketing/communications assistant…

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More snow possible today

January 17, 2014
More snow possible today

Today’s weather forecast: Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow showers, 1-inch of accumulation expected. High temperature of 26 degrees. Wind, west at 12 mph. Sunset: 5:37 p.m. Tonight: 60% chance of snow showers, less than an inch expected. Low temperature of 18 degrees. Weekend: Saturday, high temperature 23 degrees with a 30% chance of snow. Low of 10. Wind, south at…

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