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Klemm joins MCP team

November 9, 2013
Klemm joins MCP team

Mason County Press welcomes the addition of Carrie Klemm to our editorial team. Carrie will serve as a correspondent, writing about various news and social topics around Mason County. Carrie is a graduate of Ludington High School. She earned a degree in English, specializing in creative writing, from Michigan State University. She was born and raised in Mason County and…

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Fundraising continues for maritime museum

November 9, 2013
Fundraising continues for maritime museum

By Carrie Klemm. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON  –  A gathering of friends and interested parties met this week to review plans for The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum.  Leading the discussion was John Thorp, president of the Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors, who explained the details of what is to come. The museum will be housed in Ludington’s former…

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Franz supports Bridge Card reform

November 9, 2013

Michigan Bridge Cards could no longer be used at bank machines in liquor stores, casinos and adult entertainment clubs under legislation approved this week by the Michigan House. Mason County’s state representative Ray Franz voted for House Bills 5014-15, which require liquor stores, horse racing tracks and adult entertainment venues to stop taxpayer-funded Bridge Card transactions on their premises and …

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United Way accepting proposals

November 9, 2013
United Way accepting proposals

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests (RFP) for proposals for the 2014-2015 funding cycle, April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and working with individuals and families to be financially stable and independent and improving people’s health. The RFP document can be…

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Diabetes and heart nutrition program

November 9, 2013

LUDINGTON — November is National Diabetes Month.  Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win with Wellness program and the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program are sponsoring a free wellness seminar on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. in the Ludington High School cafeteria. Cardiovascular Dietitian Caren Rojas from Spectrum Health Hospital Group will give a presentation titled, “Nutritional Approaches for Diabetes and Heart Disease.” A…

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