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Bus driver harassed

January 22, 2014
Bus driver harassed

AMBER TWP. — A Mason County Central bus driver was apparently harassed Tuesday night. A report from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office states that an unknown subject blocked the path of the bus near the intersection of Amber and Hansen roads around 7:34 p.m. The person apparently started yelling obscenities at the bus driver. Sheriff Kim Cole said he does…

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Eden man pleads to statutory rape, stabbing

January 22, 2014
Eden man pleads to statutory rape, stabbing

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb pleaded guilty this morning in 51st Circuit Court to having sex with a 14-year-old girl and then stabbing the girl’s father. The 19-year-old Eden Township man was initially charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault and criminal sexual conduct third degree. Today, he accepted a plea agreement from…

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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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