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Michigan state parks kick off 2014 with snowshoe and hiking events

December 23, 2013

HAMLIN TWP. — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) are partnering together to help Michigan residents get Fresh Air Fit this year with special Shoe Year’s Day snowshoe and hiking events taking place in state parks and recreation areas across the state. The event will take place…

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Scottville native creates cork art for TBS television

December 22, 2013
Scottville native creates cork art for TBS television

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Scottville native and Grand Rapids-based artist Scott Gundersen has been gaining some attention in Los Angeles lately, which means he will also soon gain national attention. Gundersen was commissioned to create a wine cork mural to promote the TBS comedy TV show “Cougar Town,” which starts Courtney Cox. He recently returned to Grand Rapids after spending…

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Ranch offers holiday sleigh rides

December 22, 2013
Ranch offers holiday sleigh rides

GRANT TWP. — The Pajmama Llama Ranch of Free soil will be hosting draft mule sleigh rides on Christmas Eve from 2 to 4 p.m. and also on Dec. 26, 28 and New Year’s Day, same times. Donations will be going to selected persons or families who are in need for Christmas. The ranch, located on U.S. 31 just north…

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Winter weather advisory until this evening

December 22, 2013
Winter weather advisory until this evening

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason County until 7 p.m. tonight. Snow will move northeast into the area through early afternoon. Snowfall rates may briefly exceed an inch per hour in some spots. Total accumulation of 3 to 6 inches are expected, higher amounts possible towards the lakeshore. Motorists are urged to use caution…

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Arraignments, as of Dec. 18, 2013

December 21, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – James Phillip Biggin II, 27, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 13, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 17 for felonies of welfare fraud over $500, welfare fraud, failure to inform; and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is set for Dec. 23…

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