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Lake Express not operating

July 30, 2013
Lake Express not operating

Lake Express carferry is currently not operating. The ferry operates between Milwaukee and Muskegon. Patrick Lopeman of WMOM radio said he was told by the Milwaukee ticket office that the catamaran will not be running until at least Saturday. “They will not verify that it’s a problem with the propulsion system,” Lopeman said “That has been the cause of mechanical…

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Hotovy appointed new CMH director

July 30, 2013
Hotovy appointed new CMH director

LUDINGTON — The Governing Board of West Michigan Community Mental Health, provider of mental health and substance abuse services in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties, has appointed Lisa Hotovy, PhD, as its new executive director. “The Board took seriously its job to find the best new Executive Director,” said Board chair president Jim Prince.  “We believe we have found an excellent…

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Local airman deploys for 6 months; family adjusts

July 29, 2013
Local airman deploys for 6 months; family adjusts

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. In their 17 years together Nathan and April DeWeerd have become used to being separated because of military service. Nathan was frequently gone during his 13 year career in the Marine Corps. While he did serve a 7-month stint in Afghanistan, much of his time was spent traveling the world on short trips with the president.…

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Cold weather doesn’t keep audience from show

July 27, 2013
Cold weather doesn’t keep audience from show

LUDINGTON — Cold temperatures and cloudy skies didn’t keep over 1,000 people from enjoying the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday night during the West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes big band concert. Next week’s free show at Waterfront Park is a Jimmy Buffet tribute.

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District court sentences, as of July 24, 2013

July 26, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: –          Xavier Ignacio Zamora, 19, of 722 S. Biltmore Ave., Indianapolis, IN, was found guilty July 12 of under 21 – purchase, consume and/or posses. He was sentenced to $265 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). –          Karissa Ann…

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