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Scottville voters approve charter amendment.

May 5, 2020

Scottville voters approve charter amendment. SCOTTVILLE — Voters approved an amendment to the city’s charter to consolidate the two wards into one during Tuesday’s election. The measure passed 117 to 24. The election had a small turnout of 141 out of 1,013 of registered voters, 14%. Currently, the city is divided into two wards, the first ward is west of…

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The Scoop: Lake Jump 2020.

May 5, 2020

The Scoop: Lake Jump 2020. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Tara Autrey, Amy Marsh and Sara Ewing from Lakeshore Food 4 Kids, which is the recipient of this year’s Lake Jump. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional Lake Jump couldn’t take place. Instead, the theme was changed to Jump Where You Are. Lakeshore Food 4 Kids provides…

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Fire destroys Sherman Twp. barn.

May 5, 2020

Fire destroys Sherman Twp. barn. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn on the Bruce Riffle Farm, 3086 E. Sugar Grove Road, Tuesday afternoon, May 5. Emergency units were first dispatched to the scene at 4:26 p.m. The first unit on scene reported the barn was fully engulfed. Several cattle were in the barn, many ending up in fields across…

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Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Sarah Nekola, for the love of science.

May 5, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Sarah Nekola, for the love of science. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. CUSTER – Mason County Eastern teacher…

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Scottville residents voting on ward consolidation proposal.

May 5, 2020

Scottville residents voting on ward consolidation proposal. SCOTTVILLE — Today, May 5, registered voters in Scottville will decide on a charter amendment proposal that will reduce the number of wards in the city from two to one. An amendment to a charter requires a referendum. Currently, the city is divided into two wards, the first ward is west of Main…

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