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Seasonal weight and speed restrictions to take effect March 2. 

February 24, 2021

Seasonal weight and speed restrictions to take effect March 2.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced seasonal weight and speed restrictions are going into effect Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7 a.m. until further notice.  All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph.…

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Foster principal tickets bus drivers for good deeds.

February 23, 2021

Foster principal tickets bus drivers for good deeds. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Foster Elementary Principal Brian Dotson changed roles slightly Tuesday afternoon and donned a police officer’s uniform so he could issue “citations” to bus drivers. Monday was Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Because of the snow…

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Teacher Spotlight: Elliot Plummer, a life of music and family.

February 23, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: Elliot Plummer, a life of music and family. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbybank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  LUDINGTON – Inspired by family and former teachers, Ludington Area School District teacher, Elliot Plummer knew from a young age…

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Internet connectivity survey continuing, early results show lack of access in parts of county.

February 23, 2021

Internet connectivity survey continuing, early results show lack of access in parts of county. Early results of a survey being conducted by Connecting Mason County are showing that about 12% of respondents do not currently have access to the internet. The survey has found that the biggest barrier is not having a local provider, followed by cost. Of survey respondents…

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College to host vaccine panel discussion.

February 23, 2021

College to host vaccine panel discussion. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College is hosting a virtual panel discussion with expert voices on COVID-19 vaccines in our community on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. Panelists are Dr. Paul Bilinski, professor of biology, Jessica Houser, professor of psychology, Dr. Jennifer Morse, medical director at District Health Department #10, and Greg Stewart,…

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