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Ice open youth fishing school registration

January 15, 2014

The Youth Fishing School is a free event for kids between the ages of 5 and 14. The sessions begin at Hamlin Town Hall where anglers provide ice fishing and safety tips. Kids also have the opportunity to view the electronics that the fisherman use.  A school bus will transport everyone to the ice for an opportunity to fish with…

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Congressmen take snowmobile tour, meeting constituents

January 15, 2014

 U.S. Representative Dan Benishek M.D. (MI-01) and U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be kicking off their 2014 Congressional Snowmobile Tour on Friday, January 17thand will meeting with constituents in several locations in Michigan. Below is a full schedule of the public events. Members of the media interested in attending may contact Dr. Benishek’s Communications Director, Kyle Bonini at 202-225-4735 or by…

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Suspect killed by trooper identified

January 15, 2014

AMBER TWP. — William Jackson Marble, 68, was the man shot and killed by a Michigan State Police trooper Tuesday night. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. at 1221 N. Dennis Rd., near the intersection Hansen Road. The trooper was responding to a 911 hang-up call at that address. According to 1st Lt. Kevin Leavitt, commanding officer of the Hart…

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Man dies after being shot by trooper

January 15, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A 68-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night by a Michigan State Police trooper. The incident took place around 11 p.m. at a residence on North Dennis Road near Hansen Road. Troopers were dispatched to the residence by Mason/Oceana Central Dispatch to respond to a possible 911 hang up call. As the trooper contacted occupants of…

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School closings for Wednesday

January 15, 2014

Closed for Wednesday: Mason County Central, Ludington Area Schools, Ludington Area Catholic, West Shore Educational Service District.

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