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Pedicab company offers unique perspective of Ludington

June 6, 2014
Pedicab company offers unique perspective of Ludington

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — There is a new cab company in Ludington, but this one doesn’t use any gas. Recently, the Sunset Spokes Pedicab Company opened up, providing service in and around downtown Ludington. The company was started by Brandy Henderson and her father, John Henderson, along with business partner Derek Kowatch. The pedicab is similar to a…

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7 common driving distractions

June 6, 2014
7 common driving distractions

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that each day in the United States more than nine people are killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous driver distractions, but it’s not the only one. Here are seven other unsafe habits to avoid:…

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Legislation would help improve and maintain trails

June 5, 2014
Legislation would help improve and maintain trails

LANSING — Nonprofit organizations and private businesses can help improve and maintain Michigan’s trail network through state Rep. Ray Franz’ legislation that the Michigan House of Representatives approved today. The Onekama lawmaker’s House Bill 5553 is part of a package of bills aimed at designating the state’s trail system “Pure Michigan Trails,” along with restructuring its oversight and certain definitions.…

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Driver reports window may have been shot out by pellet gun

June 5, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a “suspicious situation” Wednesday near the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Conrad Road. The complainant thought someone may have shot his vehicle’s side window out with a pellet gun. The situation remains under investigation. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, June 5, 2014…

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Health department urges whooping cough vaccination

June 5, 2014

Several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have recently been identified in the region. District Health Department #10 officials are working with local healthcare providers to assure early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Officials are strongly encouraging everyone to make sure they have received vaccine to prevent the illness. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria spread through sneezing and…

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