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Custer man injured following bicycle crash

July 31, 2014

CUSTER TWP. — A 33-year-old Custer man was injured Wednesday at 9:37 a.m. following a bicycle crash on U.S. 10 and Darr Rd. The man apparently fell over his handlebars while traveling on U.S. 10. He was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Responding to the scene were Mason…

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Duo promises upbeat country show

July 31, 2014
Duo promises upbeat country show

LUDINGTON — The third annual West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert series continues at 7 p.m. Saturday night at Waterfront Park with Megastars of Country. The group consists of Larry Turner and Doug Brewin. The two perform as George Strait and Alan Jackson and then come together as Brooks & Dunn, to give an exciting and upbeat country concert.…

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Lamprey display among many new exhibits at fair’s Community Center

July 31, 2014
Lamprey display among many new exhibits at fair’s Community Center

MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.drlewissquires.com. The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington.  By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A…

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Man accused of murdering baby to appear in court Thursday

July 30, 2014
Man accused of murdering baby to appear in court Thursday

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — After a three month adjournment, the murder case against the man accused of murdering his 4-month-old daughter will continue Thursday morning. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township, is charged with the June 2011 murder of Katherine Phillips, who was 4-months-old when she disappeared. He is currently serving a 10- to 15-year prison sentence for…

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2 opportunities for free movies this week

July 30, 2014
2 opportunities for free movies this week

Movie lovers have a chance to take advantage of two free movie screenings this week. On Thursday, “The Nut Job” will be shown at Ludington City Park at dusk. This is the first of four movies that will showing there. The other movies are: “Despicable Me 2,” Aug. 7; “Lego Movie,” Aug. 14 and “Frozen,” Aug. 21. On Friday, “Mirror…

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