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Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues.

November 15, 2020

Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced tonight new restrictions for in an response to recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Whitmer is using a law that allows the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to issue certain epidemic-related emergency orders, Whitmer  Under three week order, which takes effect Wednesday, Nov.…

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The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant.

November 15, 2020

The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank.  LUDINGTON — Today, we get the Scoop on House of Flavors Restaurant and how COVID-19 has impacted the local iconic restaurant. Alan Neushwander speaks with owner Barry Neal.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Scottville commission to take action to abate blighted property.

November 15, 2020

Scottville commission to take action to abate blighted property. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission will consider passing a resolution to abate a blighted property at 404 S. Main St. when it meets Monday, Nov. 16. The property has been on the city’s blight list for the past several years and was recently ordered by District Health Department No. 10 as…

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Rain continues today, snow possible tonight, Monday.

November 15, 2020

Rain continues today, snow possible tonight, Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy and windy today with periods of rain, 70% chance of precipitation. High temperature of 38 degrees. Winds west at 27 mph. Tonight, windy with snow showers during the evening, 40%…

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Embezzlement charges top recent arraignments.

November 14, 2020

Embezzlement charges top recent arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jessica Michelle Englebrecht, 33, of 305 E. Broadway Ave., Scottville, was arrested April 1 by MSP on a felony charge of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult between $1,000 to $20,000. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 25…

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