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Chicago folk singer to perform at state park

July 23, 2013
Chicago folk singer to perform at state park

Ludington – Chicago-based folk singer and songwriter Mark Dvorak will perform 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ludington State Park amphitheater.  Dvorak, who was named “Chicago’s Troubadour” by WFMT 98.7 FM fine arts radio last year, has sustained a career of performing, recording and teaching that has spanned more than 25 years. He has performed in 36 states and several countries…

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Ludington woman missing

July 22, 2013
Ludington woman missing

Family members of a 49-year-old Ludington woman are concerned because the woman did not show up for an appointment this morning and hasn’t been seen since she left her house. Cathie Swanger Funke left for house at 10 a.m. and hasn’t been seen since, her daughter Brittney Ann Marie Lozon told MCP. Funke was driving a rusty red 1999 Dodge…

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City, McAdam agree to arbitration in excessive force case

July 22, 2013

LUDINGTON – The City of Ludington has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit against it through binding arbitration. The plaintiff in the case is Ludington bar and restaurant owner Joe McAdam has accused Ludington Police Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office of using excessive force under a federal statute and also assault and battery under state law, based on the…

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‘Brave’ is first of free Scottville Friday films

July 22, 2013
‘Brave’ is first of free Scottville Friday films

SCOTTVILLE — The first of three free films being presented at the Scottville Clown Band Shell will be this Friday, July 26. The Disney animated hit “Brave” will be shown on the grounds of the shell beginning at sunset, shortly after 9:30 p.m. But the evening will begin at 8 p.m. with live musical entertainment by The Road Less Travelled.…

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Fair opens Tuesday

July 22, 2013
Fair opens Tuesday

LUDINGTON — The 2013 Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday afternoon and continues until Saturday. We would love to share your photographs of the fair. Please post them on our Facebook page or email them to editor@masoncountypress.com. At the end of the week we will select the best picture and the winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from Chuck Wagon…

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