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Mason County schools not exception to twerking fad

December 12, 2013

By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent. Some of you may recall the swiveling of the hips by Elvis or the sensual Latin American dances but have you heard of twerking or grinding? Maybe you saw Miley Cyrus’ demonstration on MTV Video Music Awards. Well it is happening in our community and it is time parents are aware. I talked to my…

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Drive Safe, Drive Sober will provide New Year’s Eve rides again

December 12, 2013

Several organizations and businesses are once again trying to assure that New Year’s revelers have a safe time. Drive Safe, Drive Sober is a partnership between Mason County law enforcement agencies, Ludington Beverage Co., various local establishments, the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Mason County and S.A.D.D. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said the goal…

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MCP receives 1 million views for 2013!

December 11, 2013

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  A few days ago Mason County Press reached a milestone, we had our 1 millionth page view for 2013! We are coming up to the end of our second year and it’s been quite a ride. Non of this could have happened without the support of our great readers and advertisers. We have a loyal following…

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Mother of accused trooper killer waives district court prelim

December 11, 2013
Mother of accused trooper killer waives district court prelim

LUDINGTON – The mother of the man charged with murdering a Michigan State Police trooper has waived her preliminary examination in district court today, meaning she will be arraigned next week in circuit court. Tammi Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, appeared in front of Judge Peter Wadel in 79th District Court. Several law enforcement officers were…

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Parents chose parochial schools for faith, discipline and respect

December 11, 2013
Parents chose parochial schools for faith, discipline and respect

(Editor’s Note: Mason County Press Correspondent D’Ann Rohrer continues her series on educational choices in Mason County. Her previous article (see here) discussed the choice of homeschooling. Today, D’Ann explores private parochial school choices in Mason County.) By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Corresondent. Mason County offers three private educational choices for its residences, Ludington Area Catholic, Covenant Christian, and Lighthouse Baptist…

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