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MOPS group donates to food pantry.

February 24, 2016
MOPS group donates to food pantry.

LUDINGTON — Members of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)/MOMSnext recently collected over 730 food items to be donated to the Mason County Salvation Army food pantry. Shown are the members who collectively donated the largest amount, 250. The mothers support group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Cornerstone Baptist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. with childcare provided.

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Obituary: Barbara Bates, 65, Custer.

February 23, 2016
Obituary: Barbara Bates, 65, Custer.

Barbara Jean (Hillier) Bates, aged 65 of Custer, passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning, February 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on August 16, 1950 in Ludington, the daughter of Virgil Hillier and Joyce Curran and was later adopted by her paternal grandparents Ada and Perry Hillier.  She grew up in the Ludington area and…

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Dual enrollment scholarships available at West Shore.

February 23, 2016
Dual enrollment scholarships available at West Shore.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College officials have announced that scholarships are now available to high school students who are taking dual enrollment courses. The scholarships are provided through a gift to the College’s foundation by Hardman Construction Company of Ludington. The scholarships will be based on financial need and a record of academic achievement. Dual enrolled students earn credit toward…

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Road weight and speed restrictions take effect Wednesday.

February 23, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions are going into effect on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axel and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and speed restrictions…

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MCC takes a step closer to facility repairs.

February 22, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District took another step towards fixing some major facility issues during the board of education’s regular meeting tonight. The board voted to hire an energy efficiency firm, Honeywell, to study the school district’s buildings and find out where it could save money and also what systems may need to be…

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