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Ice tourney observers needed

January 15, 2014

The Michigan Ice Open committee is currently seeking volunteers to be observers during the tournament scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2014. Volunteers are asked to have on-ice transportation (snowmobile or ATV), but are not required to. All volunteers are required to attend an observers meeting on Friday, January 31st at 7 p.m. at the Stearns Motor Inn Ball Room, 212 E. Ludington…

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Ice open youth fishing school registration

January 15, 2014

The Youth Fishing School is a free event for kids between the ages of 5 and 14. The sessions begin at Hamlin Town Hall where anglers provide ice fishing and safety tips. Kids also have the opportunity to view the electronics that the fisherman use.  A school bus will transport everyone to the ice for an opportunity to fish with…

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Library snow days activities

January 15, 2014

Children of all ages are invited to the Mason County District Library in Ludington during snow days for free children’s activities.  There will be crafts and art projects, puzzles, and card and board games available from 11 a.m. or noon until 5:30 p.m. on snow days as staffing permits.  In addition, there will also be video games and Legos on some…

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Congressmen take snowmobile tour, meeting constituents

January 15, 2014

 U.S. Representative Dan Benishek M.D. (MI-01) and U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be kicking off their 2014 Congressional Snowmobile Tour on Friday, January 17thand will meeting with constituents in several locations in Michigan. Below is a full schedule of the public events. Members of the media interested in attending may contact Dr. Benishek’s Communications Director, Kyle Bonini at 202-225-4735 or by…

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Suspect killed by trooper identified

January 15, 2014

AMBER TWP. — William Jackson Marble, 68, was the man shot and killed by a Michigan State Police trooper Tuesday night. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. at 1221 N. Dennis Rd., near the intersection Hansen Road. The trooper was responding to a 911 hang-up call at that address. According to 1st Lt. Kevin Leavitt, commanding officer of the Hart…

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