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Huizenga responds to criticism of Republicans

October 5, 2013
Huizenga responds to criticism of Republicans

LETTERS. The following Letter to the Editor is a response from Congressman Bill Huizenga to Thursday’s editorial by MLive The Grand Rapids Press, which criticized House Republicans for the current federal shutdown.  http://blog.mlive.com/grpress/opinion_impact/print.html?entry=/2013/10/huizenga_press_editorial_misse.html Terrorists, zealots, and jihadists. That is how some have chosen to label Republicans. That type of language has no place in a civilized debate. Both sides are…

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Petunia Parade in need of more involvement, funds

October 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade advisory committee is in need of more people to be involved for 2014. The committee is facing many challenges for the 2014 season. It is in need of more advisory board members, block captains, weeders as well as increased funding.The advisory committee has recently accepted resignations from three members who have found it necessary to…

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Ludington Fire Dept. open house

October 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department will hold an open house on Wednesday, October 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington Fire Station. Attendees are asked to bring a canned good and/or nonperishable food item, which will be donated to the Salvation Army. Activities will include the smoke trailer, Mr. Fireman, teaching kids how to stop drop and roll, along with…

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51st Circuit Court, as of Oct. 2, 2013

October 4, 2013
51st Circuit Court, as of Oct. 2, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Terry Dean Scott II, 33, of 21463 Caberfae Highway, Wellston, was found guilty Aug. 15 of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and domestic violence. He was sentenced Oct. 1 to 270 days in jail with credit for 26 days served for Count I and 93…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Oct. 2, 2013

October 4, 2013
79th District Court arraignments, as of Oct. 2, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  Felonies –         Michael Wayne Hurst, 38, of 210 N. Gaylord Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, was arrested Sept. 30 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of interfering with an electronic communication device. A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 9 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. Misdemeanors –         Melisa Kaye Myers, 27, of 11864 W. US-10, Branch,…

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