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A flight around the county

August 31, 2012
A flight around the county

At 42 years old I still think it’s pretty cool to go for an airplane ride in my dad’s plane. When I was young I would have to be propped up on telephone books in order to look out the window. Nowadays I have to be careful not to knock anything important with my knees. I’ve been wanting to get…

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Court News, Aug. 31, 2012

August 31, 2012

Mason County court as of Aug. 23, 2012 MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office, LPD: Ludington Police Dept., SPD: Scottville Police Dept., MSP: Michigan State Police, SSCENT: State, Sheriff’s, Cheif’s Enforcement Narcotics Team. F/R: Fines and restitution. Pre: Preliminary Examination. B&E: Breaking & Entering. OUIL: Operating a Vehicle while Under the Influence of Alcohol. DWI: Driving While Intoxicated. MIP: Minor in…

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EPA accepts application to keep Badger going, final decision still pending

August 30, 2012
EPA accepts application to keep Badger going, final decision still pending

LUDINGTON – The SS Badger is one step closer to operating past this year. Lake Michigan Carferry has announced it received a formal letter from United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 in Chicago on Wednesday stating the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) individual permit application has been accepted as complete.In other words the EPA has accepted LMC’s application…

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Moonlighting: Primary Elections

August 30, 2012
Moonlighting: Primary Elections

Today’s column grew out of a conversation we had in the office at work, along about the 8th or 9th of August this year. As you probably know, we are only allowed to vote in one party in a primary election. If you vote for candidates in more than one party, the ballot is invalid and none of your choices…

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Ludington mayor term limit extension will be on ballot

August 29, 2012

LUDINGTON — The voters of the city of Ludington will vote in November to decide if the amount of time a mayor can serve should be longer than the current three terms limit, or 12 years. WMOM radio reported Tuesday afternoon the initiative to give Mayor John Henderson two more terms has been approved by Gov. Rick Snyder. Ludington City…

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