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Crystal Mountain – a winter oasis

January 19, 2014
Crystal Mountain – a winter oasis

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. THOMPSONVILLE, Benzie County — I had been counting the days until my trip to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort from the moment I had planned it. For you readers who have never visited the resort, it’s time that you do. For those of you who have been there, you need to return this season. Crystal was the…

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Hospital to dedicate new helicopter pad Wednesday

January 18, 2014
Hospital to dedicate new helicopter pad Wednesday

LUDINGTON — The new helicopter landing site at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will open Wednesday, January 22. The dedication will feature an inaugural fly-in by Aeromed, Spectrum Health’s air ambulance service, and presentation of a $50,000 check by hospital volunteers. The donation represents the first payment on a $125,000 pledge the volunteers made to the hospital’s “Building Exceptional Health Care” expansion…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Jan. 15, 2014

January 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies –          Clinton Earl Seymour, 38, of 5350 W. Hesslund Rd., Ludington, was arrested Jan. 13 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony counts of assaulting/resisting obstructing a police officer; domestic violence; and assault and battery. A preliminary exam is set…

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79th District Court as of Jan. 15, 2014

January 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –          Travis John Gajewski, 21, of 35 W. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty Jan. 14 of selling fish; wildlife conservation part – taking deer/bear/turkeys; and using computers to commit a crime. He was sentenced to six days in jail; $2,500…

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Snowshoeing: A great way to beat the bleak mid-winter blues.

January 17, 2014
Snowshoeing: A great way to beat the bleak mid-winter blues.

Snowshoeing walk to take place Saturday at Ludington State Park. by Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent HAMLIN TWP. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed and as per usual, it is still cold and snowy in Mason County. If you’re like me, the idea of heading out into the frigid temperatures can seem daunting.  There is, however…

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