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Badger featured in American Airlines magazine

April 29, 2013
Badger featured in American Airlines magazine

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The SS Badger is featured in the current edition of American Way, the in-flight magazine of American Airlines. The six-page full-color spread begins with an interview with Capt. Dean Hobbs and mates Allan Chrenka and Dan Short. In true Capt. Hobbs fashion, it features some of the captain’s famous tales of the Great Lakes. The article…

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Classic car show and Back to the Fifties event in Ludington

April 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Special Events Committee is organizing a Back to the Fifties festival scheduled for June 7 – 9. Local car enthusiasts are invited to participate in the free event on Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Filer Street between Rath and Robert. The three day festival, sponsored by House of Flavors, will celebrate…

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USDA expands support for farmers’ markets to accept SNAP

April 29, 2013

WASHINGTON  – Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon today announced expanded eligibility for U.S.Department of Agriculture grants to improve access to fresh produce and healthy foods by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients at America’s farmers’ markets. As a result of funding provided by Congress through the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012, USDA last year announced the availability of $4…

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Scottville public safety committee to discuss police dept.

April 29, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville public safety committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday afternoon and there is only one agenda item: the police department. The City of Scottville currently has an agreement with the City of Ludington in which the Ludington police chief and captain oversee administration of Scottville’s police department. Ludington Police Department also offers the service of its detective…

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Pinewood derby

April 29, 2013
Pinewood derby

Submitted by Scott Gordon. SCOTTVILLE — On Saturday Scottville Cub Scout Pack 4144 had its annual Pinewood Derby.  There were 17 racers this year, a bit down from previous years, but still a great time for everybody involved.  One of the favorite parts is when the scouts get to vote for who has the best design for their car.  Only…

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