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Local airman deploys for 6 months; family adjusts

July 29, 2013
Local airman deploys for 6 months; family adjusts

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. In their 17 years together Nathan and April DeWeerd have become used to being separated because of military service. Nathan was frequently gone during his 13 year career in the Marine Corps. While he did serve a 7-month stint in Afghanistan, much of his time was spent traveling the world on short trips with the president.…

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Cold weather doesn’t keep audience from show

July 27, 2013
Cold weather doesn’t keep audience from show

LUDINGTON — Cold temperatures and cloudy skies didn’t keep over 1,000 people from enjoying the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday night during the West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes big band concert. Next week’s free show at Waterfront Park is a Jimmy Buffet tribute.

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District court sentences, as of July 24, 2013

July 26, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: –          Xavier Ignacio Zamora, 19, of 722 S. Biltmore Ave., Indianapolis, IN, was found guilty July 12 of under 21 – purchase, consume and/or posses. He was sentenced to $265 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). –          Karissa Ann…

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Arraignments: As of July 24, 2013

July 26, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court this past week: Felonies –          Michael William Kelly, 42, of 105 Gay St., Scottville, was arrested July 21 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) for a felony of carrying a concealed weapon. A preliminary exam is set for July 31 at 11:15…

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Freestyle jump show Saturday

July 26, 2013

LUDINGTON — Freestyle MotoX Jump Show, originally scheduled for tonight’s Friday Night Live was rescheduled to Saturday at 2 p.m. at the west end of Ludington Avenue near the beach. There will be two free shows at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Music by the Nashville band Jones Unleashed.

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