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Salvation Army food pantry nearly depleted

July 17, 2014
Salvation Army food pantry nearly depleted

LUDINGTON – The Salvation Army food pantry in Ludington is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship, according to Capt. Timothy McPherson, corps officer. “In addition to food assistance,…

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Flags lowered to honor former Lt. Gov. Binsfield

July 16, 2014
Flags lowered to honor former Lt. Gov. Binsfield

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder today called for the lowering of all U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state capitol complex Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, in honor of former Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld, who passed away Jan. 12. Flags should be returned to their full-staff position on Monday, July 21. The flag order coincides with a memorial for both…

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Woman charged with smuggling drugs into jail

July 16, 2014

LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington woman has been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for attempting to smuggle pills into the Mason County Jail when she was booked into the facility Tuesday evening. She has been charged with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Tuesday, July 15, 2014 included: – 3:11 p.m.:…

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Case against man who struck down Dumas rescheduled

July 15, 2014
Case against man who struck down Dumas rescheduled

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The man who is accused of running over Mason County Central Middle School teacher Scott Dumas in a grocery store parking lot appeared in court today, but his hearing has been adjourned until August. Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St. was in 51st Circuit Court. Blackburn’s attorney, David Glancy, requested more…

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Antlerless deer license applications on sale through Aug. 15

July 15, 2014

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawingsbeginning Sept. 4. Antlerless deer quotas have been reduced to about 494,000…

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