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UPDATE: 2 children missing in alleged parental kidnapping

February 10, 2012
UPDATE: 2 children missing in alleged parental kidnapping

LUDINGTON – Two children are reported missing in what is being described as a parental kidnapping case.   Douglas McCallum, 4, and Shelby McCallum, 2, were last known to be with their father, Mark McCallum, 52, on Wednesday, according to reports.   McCallum did not show up for a custody exchange Thursday, which is when Mason County Sheriff’s Office was…

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2 children missing

February 10, 2012

LUDINGTON – Two children are reported missing in what is being described as a parental kidnapping case.   Douglas McCallum, 4, and Shelby McCallum, 2, were last known to be with their father, Mark McCallum, 52, on Wednesday, according to reports.   McCallum did not show up for a custody exchange Thursday, which is when Mason County Sheriff’s Office was…

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February 9, 2012

  By KIM COLE The “boomer” generation is aging and represents a large percentage of the population. As they transition, we see a higher number of people who live at home alone or with their pets for a multitude of reasons. The following are several tips to insure personal and property security: Do something different everyday. For at least one hour,…

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Home Tips: Lowering heating costs

February 9, 2012
Home Tips: Lowering heating costs

  By MIKE ROBERSON mcp.com columnist   We all wish our home could cost us less. Our homes are usually our biggest investment and our greatest cost. Every home is different, but I find some very common elements in inefficient homes. Here are some Home Tips of the most common things I find in homes that you can do to…

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Get off the Couch — Explore Michigan: Arcadia Bluffs

February 9, 2012
Get off the Couch — Explore Michigan: Arcadia Bluffs

  Arcadia Bluffs Overlook – Arcadia     By JOAN H. YOUNG mcp.com columnist     Near the northen border of Manistee County is a roadside park that’s worth a visit any time you are passing by. It’s even great as a destination for a picnic, a sunset viewing, or as part of a visit to some of the attractions…

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