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Badger given national landmark status.

February 18, 2016
Badger given national landmark status.

LUDINGTON — The U.S. Department of Interior announced today that the S.S. Badger was named as a National Historic Landmark. The National Historic Landmark program recognizes historic resources that illustrate the heritage of the United States. “This iconic ship is a part of Northern Michigan history, and I am happy to learn that it will be recognized accordingly,” Congressman Dan Benishek (R-Iron…

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4-H New Beginnings Banquet.

February 18, 2016

CUSTER — Mason County 4-H will hold its annual New Beginnings Banquet on Saturday March 12 at Mason County Eastern multi-purpose room. The program begins at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. The banquet is free for 4-H members — along with parents and/or guardians (who must be present) — who have enrolled online and paid for 2015. Siblings…

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Domestic assault among police activity.

February 18, 2016
Domestic assault among police activity.

Local law enforcement activity Wednesday, Feb. 17, includes: – 1:10 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 300 block of N. Lakeshore Dr., City of Ludington. – 8:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), harassment, N. Delia St., City of Ludington. – 10:14 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township. – 1:12 p.m., (MCSO), child abuse/abandonment, N. Schoenherr Rd., Custer…

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Harleys, grandchildren and gardening: The perfect mix for Smith & Eddy’s Dawn Green.

February 18, 2016
Harleys, grandchildren and gardening: The perfect mix for Smith & Eddy’s Dawn Green.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Dawn Green has seen a lot of changes at Smith & Eddy Insurance since she started working there over 25 years ago. She’s also seen a lot of America too. Dawn is an agent and office manager at the Scottville office. She also handles the agency’s accounting. When she’s not working, she’s gardening and…

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Stobie steps out of race for 101st House seat.

February 17, 2016
Stobie steps out of race for 101st House seat.

FRANKFORT — Tom Stobie announced today that he is ending his candidacy to become the Democratic candidate for the 101st District in the Michigan House of Representatives. Stobie, the former superintendent of the Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools, previously ran for the seat in 2014 and narrowly lost. “While I am disappointed that my campaign is ending today, I am confident that…

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