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Police warning boaters to slow down on PM Lake

August 15, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has been receiving increased complaints of violation of the no wake zone on Pere Marquette Lake, according to Chief Mark Barnett. “With increased numbers of fishing boats in the channel and P.M. Lake it is even more important that boaters comply with the no wake zone,” Barnett said. According to Ludington city code section 66-30,…

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City councilor Marrison resigns; council to find replacement

August 15, 2014

LUDINGTON — Ludington City Councilor Wanda Marrison resigned from her post as Fourth Ward representative Wednesday. Marrison cited family circumstances as her reason. “Unfortunately, family circumstances at this time require my full attention, and I have important issues to take care of, which leaves me no time to fulfill my duties that have been entrusted to me by the Fourth…

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McVicker softball tournament memorializes Brandon; helps others fight cancer

August 14, 2014
McVicker softball tournament memorializes Brandon; helps others fight cancer

SCOTTVILLE — The Third Annual Brandon McVicker Memorial Softball Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at MacPhail Field. The event is held in memory of Brandon McVicker, who, in his early 20s, passed away in 2012 from leukemia. Proceeds of the event will be donated to someone in the community currently fighting cancer. The slow pitch tournament is coed.…

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Free classifieds

August 14, 2014

Got something to sell? List it for free here on MCP, the area’s only free classifieds. Our classifieds are “self service.” Click on the link below the MCP masthead to get started. Free classifieds are for non-commercial use, such as yard sales, real estate for sale by owner. However, we do offer listings for commercial use for a small fee.

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Chrome Divas donate to Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm

August 14, 2014
Chrome Divas donate to Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm

FREE SOIL — The Ludington Chrome Divas recently presented a check of $3,500 to Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm. Money was raised during a recent motorcycle ride. The farm, located at 5487 N. Tuttle Rd. The farm is a non-profit organization that serves special needs children. It was recently awarded the 2013 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Community…

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