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The Scoop: Road Commission introduces snow plow tracking program. 

November 17, 2020

The Scoop: Road Commission introduces snow plow tracking program.  The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Mary Samuels, manager of the Mason County Road Commission about the new Snowpaths online program that allows residents to see the status of road snow clearing progress…

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Amber Township meetings, hall rentals cancelled. 

November 17, 2020

Amber Township meetings, hall rentals cancelled.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — The monthly meeting of the Amber Township Board of Trustees, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, has been cancelled due to recent COVID-19 issues. All meetings and hall rentals have been cancelled until at least Dec. 10, according to township clerk Theresa Rohde.  

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Road commission office closed.

November 17, 2020

Road commission office closed. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has closed its office to the public. At this time, the office staff will continue to work on site, and will continue to wear masks and maintain the recommended 6-feet distance from each other.  Crew members have been asked to report to their trucks and only enter the building…

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Obituary: Sophie Papes, 91, of Free Soil.

November 17, 2020

Sophie Papes, 91, of Free Soil. Sophie Grace Papes, 91, of Free Soil passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 14, 2020.  Sophie was born on October 10, 1929 in Scottville, the daughter of Anton J. and Sophia (Baltusitis) Evanauski and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1947.  On June 2, 1951 she married John…

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Obituary: James R. Ruzgis, 63, of Scottville

November 17, 2020

James R. Ruzgis, 63, of Scottville James R. Ruzgis, 63, of Scottville passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1957 in Lansing to Paul and Phyllis (Courtland) Ruzgis. Jim graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1975. Jim worked in a wide variety of trades. He was very handy…

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