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Santa Express arrives Saturday

December 12, 2013
Santa Express arrives Saturday

The eighth annual Marquette Rail Santa Express makes its way through the area Saturday, Dec. 14. Santa and Mrs. Claus be be on the train which will make stops in various towns in Kent, Newaygo, Lake, Mason and Manistee counties. Marquette Rail is partnering again this year with Jim Nickelson’s Christmas Trees of Ludington to distribute trees at each stop…

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Woman arrested on friend of court warrant

December 12, 2013

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old Ludington woman Wednesday on an outstanding friend of the court warrant. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 10 and Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township at 10:51 a.m. She is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other activity of the MCSO from Dec. 11, 2013…

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Mason County schools not exception to twerking fad

December 12, 2013

By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent. Some of you may recall the swiveling of the hips by Elvis or the sensual Latin American dances but have you heard of twerking or grinding? Maybe you saw Miley Cyrus’ demonstration on MTV Video Music Awards. Well it is happening in our community and it is time parents are aware. I talked to my…

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Drive Safe, Drive Sober will provide New Year’s Eve rides again

December 12, 2013

Several organizations and businesses are once again trying to assure that New Year’s revelers have a safe time. Drive Safe, Drive Sober is a partnership between Mason County law enforcement agencies, Ludington Beverage Co., various local establishments, the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Mason County and S.A.D.D. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said the goal…

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90% chance of snow today

December 12, 2013
90% chance of snow today

Snow continues today with temperatures well below freezing. Today: Ninety percent chance of snow with a high temperature of 20 degrees F; wind: west-southwest at 16 mph. Fifty percent chance of snow showers tonight with a low of 19; wind: west-northwest at 12 mph. Sunset: 5:08 p.m. Tomorrow: Sixty percent chance of snow with a high of 24; wind: northeast…

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