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Air ambulance service to Ludington hospital resumes today

January 22, 2014

AeroMed unlikely to land today, due to weather. LUDINGTON — The new helicopter landing site at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is now officially open. The dedication will feature presentation of a $50,000 check by hospital volunteers. A scheduled fly-in by Aero Med is unlikely due to the weather forecast. The donation represents the first payment on a $125,000 pledge the…

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House of Reps high school phone app contest

January 22, 2014
House of Reps high school phone app contest

WASHINGTON, DC:  Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today announced his office is accepting entries from high school aged students in Northern Michigan for the 2014 House App Contest, a national competition for students to design an award winning smartphone app. “This contest is a great way for students up here in Northern Michigan to come up with a new app design…

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2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

January 21, 2014
2013 was a great year for Mason County tourism

LUDINGTON — Michigan tourism has been rising steadily since the 2009 launch of the Pure Michigan campaign. Last year, 3.8 million out-of-state visitors travelled to Michigan and spent a record breaking $1.1 billion at Michigan businesses. The Ludington Area is seeing these trends on a local level as well. The Pure Ludington campaign, now in its third year, is taking…

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Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

January 21, 2014
Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb, the 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday at 9 a.m. At that time, Fairlamb is expected to enter a plea. Fairlamb was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following the alleged Sept. 22, 2013 stabbing incident that took place…

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Hamlin transportation informational meeting

January 21, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — The Committee for Hamlin Public Transportation is hosting an informational presentation on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Speakers will include Kathy MacLean, president/CEO of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce; Paul Keson, Pere Marquette Township supervisor and Nicole Schwarz. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Barry Matthews at b2matthews@hotmail.com Please…

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