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Senate passes deer baiting ban reversal; heads back to House.

November 13, 2019

Senate passes deer baiting ban reversal; heads back to House. LANSING — The state Senate today approved House Bill 4687, which would reverse the Natural Resources Commission ban on baiting and feeding deer in the entire Lower Peninsula. Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, was one of the senators who voted in favor of the bill that was sponsored by Rep. Michele Hoitenga. The bill…

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Closings and cancellations, Nov. 13, 2019

November 13, 2019

The following closings and cancellations have been announced. This list may be updated. Please do not comment with new cancellations, but rather email or message. – Awana at Cornerstone Church. – Ludington 7th and 8th grade boys basketball. –

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Area schools placed on lockdown

November 13, 2019

Area schools placed on lockdown Area schools have been placed in “soft lockdown” mode due to a potential armed suicidal subject in the area of Angling Road and Victory Drive in Hamlin Township,” according to the Ludington Area School District Facebook page. MCP has been informed that the suspect has been apprehended. Soft lockdown is a request to keep staff…

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Winter weather advisory ends Thursday morning: 3-5 inches possible.

November 13, 2019

Winter weather advisory ends Thursday morning: 3-5 inches possible. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible in Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. Light snow will continue into early Thursday morning, the heaviest amounts along the lakeshore. Thursday, Nov.…

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Obituary: Robert Matthew Urka, 89, formerly of Scottville.

November 12, 2019

Obituary: Robert Matthew Urka, 89, formerly of Scottville. Robert Matthew Urka, 89, of Spring Hill, Florida and a native from Scottville passed away at home on Monday, November 11, 2019.  He was born October 17, 1930 in Scottville to Matthew and Orpha (Hannah) Urka. He was proud to live and work in Mason County. While visiting the local soda fountain…

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