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Holidays

December 12, 2012
Holidays

Moonlighting: A blog by Judy Cools I grew up in a larger town than Ludington, my folks operating a retail business. We had customers and salesmen from all over the social map. I remember asking my mother about the proper way to wish someone the best of the holiday season, particularly if they are of a different faith or if…

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Christmas basket distribution is Saturday at LAC

December 12, 2012

LUDINGTON — The Salvation Army, St. Simon Catholic Church and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots are teaming up for the first time for a Christmas distribution. The distribution will take place Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ludington Area Catholic Schools, 702 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. Combined, the three groups are expecting 300 to…

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Hamlin Township meets Thursday

December 12, 2012

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The regular meeting of the Hamlin Township Board of Trustees will be Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Below is the agenda for the meeting, available for download. Hamlin 121312

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Obit: Lois Barnett, 79

December 11, 2012
Obit: Lois Barnett, 79

Lois Elizabeth (LaPointe) Barnett, aged 79, went home to her Savior and Lord on December 9, 2012, at Nottingham Place of Midland. Lois was born July 19, 1933 to Katherine and Leo LaPointe in Ludington, and grew up on the LaPointe family farm in Carr Settlement area of Branch.  All who remember Lois as a child remember her love of animals…

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Outdoors Without Limits chapter formed

December 11, 2012

A group of local outdoor enthusiasts have formed a chapter of Outdoors Without Limits, which will assist people with disabilities in spending time in nature. Greg Robison is the chairman of West Michigan Outdoors Without Limits, which was formed on Nov. 27 after it was approved by national CEO and founder Kirk Thomas. Several volunteers have already committed to being…

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