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Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

March 11, 2015
Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

VICTORY TWP. — Vietnam veteran and photographer John Hosier, Jr. will be returning to the Ludington area on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, to talk about his experiences during the war. Hosier’s photography exhibit, “Through the Eyes” was on display last August during the Mason County Allied Veterans Traveling Wall Project at Ludington City Park. John will hold…

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St. Patrick’s Day celebration at library.

March 11, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch will hold a St. Patrick’s Day party on Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. The free event will feature stories, crafts and games. It is open to children of all ages; children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  

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17-year-old wins silver at powerlifting competition.

March 9, 2015
17-year-old wins silver at powerlifting competition.

NORTON SHORES – Cecilia Ruiz, 17, of Ludington competed in the regional powerlifting competition held at Mona Shores High School over the weekend of Feb. 28-March 1. Though the competition was her first as a powerlifter, she earned a silver medal in her respective weight class. Cecilia was able to deadlift 245 pounds, bench press 90 pounds and back squat 225…

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Friends of Ludington State Park receive funds from BRRRewFest.

March 9, 2015
Friends of Ludington State Park receive funds from BRRRewFest.

HAMLIN TWP. — The Friends of the Ludington State Park were presented a check in the amount of $2,500 from the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau earlier today. The funds were proceeds raised during the recent Pure Ludington BRRRewFest.  

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Hospital to hold blood donation drives, beginning Thursday.

March 9, 2015

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH) will host a new series of blood donation drives, featuring a new supplier of blood to the local hospital—Michigan Blood. Like most Spectrum Health hospitals (and many others in Michigan) the system’s hospital in Ludington has contracted with Grand Rapids-based Michigan Blood to be its primary source for all blood supplies. “While we…

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