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Kaines West Michigan is business of the year

May 3, 2014
Kaines West Michigan is business of the year

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — Kaines West Michigan was named the 2013 Business of the Year during the annual dinner of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. “This came as kind of a little bit more than a surprise to me,” said owner Les Kaines. “This company has been successful…

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The big splash! Lake Jump raises funds for county veterans

May 3, 2014
The big splash! Lake Jump raises funds for county veterans

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  See video below.  LUDINGTON — Though the 14th Ludington Lake Jump was moved back to the beginning of May, rather than the end of March, Lake Michigan just seemed a little colder to repeat jumpers. “It was definitely cold,” said Rep. Ray Franz. “This was my third time and it just seemed a little colder this…

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79th District Court arraignments

May 2, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony –       Christopher Lee Webster, 30, no address listed, was arrested, April 24, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of stealing/retaining a financial transaction device and habitual offender, fourth conviction. A preliminary exam is set for May 7…

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79th District Court sentencings

May 2, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –       Jamus Joseph Johnson, 35, of 1008 N. William St., Ludington, was found guilty, April 29, of telecommunication – use/device/identification and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for two years and $580 in fines and costs. –       Joshua Joseph May, 38, of 1916 Lakeshore…

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Visitor center volunteers needed

May 2, 2014
Visitor center volunteers needed

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau  is seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitor Information Center for the 2014 tourism season. The downtown visitors center is operated by roughly 30 volunteers and serves several thousand people from mid-May through October. It will officially open on Memorial Day weekend. Hours at the downtown location are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6…

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