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State police remind parents of Internet dangers

March 15, 2013

HART – Aspart of Parenting Awareness Month, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Hart Post is seeking to educate parents about Internet predators and practicing Internet safety with their kids. “Although it is a valuable resource and learning tool, the Internet also provides predators with almost unhindered access to children,” said F/Lt. Kevin Leavitt, Hart Post commander.  “The U.S. Department of Justice estimates…

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EPA report shows gains in fuel economy

March 15, 2013

WASHINGTON – Today, EPA released its annual report that tracks the fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States, underscoring the major increases made in the efficiency of the vehicles Americans drive, reducing oil consumption and cutting carbon emissions. According to the report, EPA estimates that between 2007 and 2012 fuel economy values increased by 16 percent while carbon dioxide…

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Blood Clot!

March 14, 2013
Blood Clot!

Moonlighting A blog by Judy Cools Alrighty, boys and girls – today we’re going to talk about blood clots. They can be mysterious, and they can be life-threatening. They can masquerade as something simple. A few basic facts and stories….. First, let me say that I have absolutely no medical authority to discuss this or to give advice, so please…

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Sheriff appoints chaplains

March 14, 2013
Sheriff appoints chaplains

By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Sheriff Kim Cole has appointed two local pastors as the department’s chaplains. Pastor Tim Yankee of Calvary Baptist Church in Pere Marquette Township and Pastor Henrik Lidman of Prayer and Praise Assembly of God in Ludington were recently sworn in to the volunteer positions. Sheriff Cole performed the swearing in ceremonies in the pastors’…

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Chief says no truth to Baby Kate rumors

March 14, 2013

UPDATE: Correction. In a previous edition, we stated reporter Lisa Enos tried to contact the administrator of the Facebook site mentioned below. Enos, attempted to contact the person who the administrator was referring to in her post. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said there is no truth to a rumor that the body of Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips…

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