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Accused kidnapper defends himself in trial; ex-wife testifies

February 26, 2013
Accused kidnapper defends himself in trial; ex-wife testifies

By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — What originally appeared to be an open and shut case of parental kidnapping took a different turn Monday while defendant Mark McCallum of Hamlin Township, who is on trial in circuit court for violating a child custody agreement, made it clear that his defense is going to hinge on trying to prove that…

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Winter reflections

February 26, 2013
Winter reflections

Moonlighting, a blog by Judy Cools Birdsong broke the silence of our snow-muffled woods this morning. After months of quiet, the sound of birds in the frozen woods rang crisp and clear – so uplifting. I never realize how much I love the birds until they’ve been quiet for a while. Not to be outdone by these feathery things, the…

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Badger sailing ‘Without a doubt”

February 25, 2013
Badger sailing ‘Without a doubt”

LUDINGTON – Lake Michigan Carferry, owner of the S.S. Badger, announced today that the carferry will be sailing this year. The company also announced the sailing season will start two weeks earlier than previously announced. Instead of May 17, the Badger will begin sailing on May 6. The schedule change is due to a request to transport over-dimensional loads of…

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Women’s heart health discussed

February 25, 2013
Women’s heart health discussed

LUDINGTON — A full house of about 60 people gathered in the meeting room at the Ludington Area Senior Center Monday for a discussion of women’s heart health with Amanda Overmyer, MD. Dr. Overmyer emphasized that heart disease should be a primary health concern for everyone. She noted that it is even more prevalent among women than men, contrary to…

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COVE director attends national conference

February 25, 2013

LUDINGTON — Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) Executive Director Marie Waite and board member Shelby Wagner-Hughes recently attended a national conference on Supporting Organizational Sustainability to Address Violence Against Women (SOS Institute) in San Francisco. The two-day conference was presented by the United States Department of Justice–Office on Violence Against Women, in partnership with Futures Without Violence, a nonprofit organization. COVE…

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