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Ludington school board budget hearing

June 14, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013, at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing for the proposed 2013-2014 budget. The meeting will take place at the Central Business Office, 809 East Ave. The board may not adopt its proposed budget until…

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Helo ops

June 13, 2013
Helo ops

Dustin Kunkel captured these great images of the Coast Guard practicing helicopter operations Thursday night over Pere Marquette Lake.

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Deputies receive medal of honor

June 13, 2013
Deputies receive medal of honor

Two Mason County sheriff’s deputies have been rewarded the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Honor for their involvement with a police shooting last year. Sgt. Oscar Davila and Deputy Derrick Wilson received the association’s top honor last week during a ceremony at Shanty Creek Resort. The award stemmed from the deputies’ involvement in the June 27 incident that took place…

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Wind causes captain to steer Badger into PM Lake

June 13, 2013
Wind causes captain to steer Badger into PM Lake

LUDINGTON — The actions of a skilled captain and crew prevented what could have been a serious situation for the S.S. Badger. As the Badger was leaving dock, a wind gust caused it to go off course. Instead of taking the ship on its usual course through the harbor channel, Capt. Jeff Curtiss compensated by heading south into Pere Marquette…

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Comedy returns to SMT

June 12, 2013
Comedy returns to SMT

SCOTTVILLE — South Main Tavern in downtown Scottville is presenting two comedy acts on June 29. Owner Brad Hackert said the comedy show in May was sold out and he heard great feedback about it. “We are trying to do some different things and provide great entertainment for people,” Hackert said. “The comedy shows are fresh and the acts are…

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