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Manistee Co Press looking for reporter

January 22, 2014
Manistee Co Press looking for reporter

Manistee County Press is looking for a reporter. The candidate must have journalism experience, a flexible schedule and an entrepreneurial spirit. Ideally, the candidate should also have political, geographical and historical knowledge of Manistee County. This person must also have an active knowledge of social networking, a basic understanding of photography and experience with the Internet. The candidate must also own…

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Air ambulance service to Ludington hospital resumes today

January 22, 2014

AeroMed unlikely to land today, due to weather. LUDINGTON — The new helicopter landing site at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is now officially open. The dedication will feature presentation of a $50,000 check by hospital volunteers. A scheduled fly-in by Aero Med is unlikely due to the weather forecast. The donation represents the first payment on a $125,000 pledge the…

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House of Reps high school phone app contest

January 22, 2014
House of Reps high school phone app contest

WASHINGTON, DC:  Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today announced his office is accepting entries from high school aged students in Northern Michigan for the 2014 House App Contest, a national competition for students to design an award winning smartphone app. “This contest is a great way for students up here in Northern Michigan to come up with a new app design…

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2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

January 21, 2014
2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

LUDINGTON — Michigan tourism has been rising steadily since the 2009 launch of the Pure Michigan campaign. Last year, 3.8 million out-of-state visitors travelled to Michigan and spent a record breaking $1.1 billion at Michigan businesses. The Ludington Area is seeing these trends on a local level as well. The Pure Ludington campaign, now in its third year, is taking…

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Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

January 21, 2014
Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb, the 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday at 9 a.m. At that time, Fairlamb is expected to enter a plea. Fairlamb was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following the alleged Sept. 22, 2013 stabbing incident that took place…

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