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Major updates being made on Badger; first sailing is May 16

April 9, 2014
Major updates being made on Badger; first sailing is May 16

Ludington — The installation of the first phase of the S.S. Badger’s new combustion control component of the multi-million dollar ash retention system aboard the historic ship is underway and will be completed before the start of the 2014 sailing season on May 16, according to a statement from the Badger’s owner, Lake Michigan Carferry. The changes will bring the…

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Meeting will address area Internet access

April 9, 2014

HART — A meeting addressing area Internet access will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Hart Middle School. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss improving Internet access and adoption of broadband Internet in west Michigan. Local government officials, Internet service providers, health and public safety officials, representatives of area chambers of commerce, school districts and local libraries…

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Kate Krieger joins MCP team

April 9, 2014
Kate Krieger joins MCP team

Kate Krieger of Ludington has joined the Mason County Press team. Born and raised in Mason County, Kate is no stranger to the goings on in the west Michigan area and she is very excited to get back into local journalism. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism and broadcasting from Grand Valley State University, Krieger has worked for different media…

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Trooper Butterfield to be honored at Tigers game

April 9, 2014
Trooper Butterfield to be honored at Tigers game

DETROIT — On Monday, April 21, at 7:08 p.m., the 2013 American League Central Champion Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox, as the Tigers partner with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to host the Third Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night, at Comerica Park. This special night is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of law…

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Group hopes to build splash pad in Ludington

April 9, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition has received its first community donation toward its Ludington Splash Pad Fund, a project the group has been working on since last fall. The group initially came up with the idea for a splash pad last summer during the Love Ludington and Mason County mini grant contest. The idea was one of the…

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