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Obit: Robert Smith, 61, Custer

October 23, 2013
Obit: Robert Smith, 61, Custer

Robert A. “Coho Bob” Smith, aged 61 of Custer passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013.  Bob was born on November 9, 1951 in Ludington to Robert J. and Betty (Kamarauskas) Smith, and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1969.  He furthered his education earning an Associate’s Degree from Northwestern Community College in 1971, and…

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Welcome to the world… Matthew, Elisha and Ariella

October 23, 2013
Welcome to the world… Matthew, Elisha and Ariella

Welcome to the world: Matthew Richard Courtland, born Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Ashley Miller and George Courtland of Scottville. Elisha Ruth Bush, born Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She is the daughter of Heather and Seth Bush of Ludington. Ariella Renae Corbett, born Monday, October 21, 2013 at…

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Rain and snow mix continues today

October 23, 2013
Rain and snow mix continues today

Superior Electric Outdoor Report. Ludington and Pentwater: Cloudy with high tempertures of 45 degrees F. Showers mixed with rain and snow expected by mid-afternoon. Evening lows at 38 degrees. Humidity: 65%; wind: north-northwest at 8 mph.   Scottville: Cloudy with high temperatures of 47 degrees F. Showers mixed with rain and snow expected by mid-afternoon. Evening lows at 35 degrees…

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NO DEAL. Trooper Butterfield shooting case going to trial

October 22, 2013
NO DEAL. Trooper Butterfield shooting case going to trial

LUDINGTON — Eric Knysz of Luther was offered no plea deal from the prosecutor during a final conference hearing today in 51st Circuit Court. The 19-year-old is being charged with multiple counts in connection with the Sept. 9 murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, including murder. Several law enforcement officers, including MSP Hart Post Commander Lt. Kevin Leavitt…

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Ludington’s downtown market is the Best Choice

October 22, 2013
Ludington’s downtown market is the Best Choice

In partnership with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, MCP presents The Business Plan, a blog about what’s going on in Mason County’s business community. Today’s feature is on Best Choice Market, which is one of the sponsors of Business After Hours, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at AM Galleries in downtown…

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