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Live from the Derby

May 4, 2013
Live from the Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, sent us this photo taken at today’s 139th Kentucky Derby. The racehorse Orb was the winner. “It was a rush,” Reed said. “The Southern hospitality was fantastic. All walks of life from people around the world enjoying beautiful horses and cool hats.” www.toddandbradreed.com

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Barnett beats his dad’s track record

May 3, 2013
Barnett beats his dad’s track record

TRAVERSE CITY — Mason County Central track runner Chase Barnett set a new school record for the one mile race today at a meet in Traverse City. The previous record, 4-minutes, 18-seconds, was set in 1986 by Chase’s father, Jeff. That year the MCC boys’ track team went on to win the Class C state championship. Chase beat his father’s…

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On scene at Churchill Downs: Kentucky Oaks

May 3, 2013
On scene at Churchill Downs: Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, Kent. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed, and his wife, Betsy, are attending the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Brad sent MCP these photographs from today’s race, the Kentucky Oaks. The winner of the race was Princess of Sylmar, which won with a 37-1 longshot. Brad is co-owner of Todd and Brad Reed Photography in downtown Ludington. www.toddandbradreed.com

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Doctors now at hospital 24 hours a day

May 3, 2013

LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center (MMC) has added hospitalists—doctors who specialize in treating patients in the hospital—to its medical staff. Hospitalists of Northern Michigan will work with the Ludington hospital to provide the service. As of May 1, there has been at least one hospitalist on duty 24 hours a day. They will provide direct care to adult primary care…

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Man arrested for strangulation, CSC against 2 women

May 3, 2013
Man arrested for strangulation, CSC against 2 women

LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested last Saturday for assault/strangulation and criminal sexual conduct fourth degree against two Ludington women. Donald Jacob Beck, 24, of 409 N. William St., faces felony charges following his arrest by Ludington Police Department. Chief Mark Barnett said the incident happened Friday, April 26. Police were called to the 500 block of East…

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