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County offices to close in memory of Commissioner Taranko.

April 12, 2019

County offices to close in memory of Commissioner Taranko. LUDINGTON — All Mason County buildings/offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in order to honor Commissioner Wally Taranko and pay respect to his family. Taranko, who represented Mason County District 1, died on Monday, April 8 at the age of 75. See…

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Recent births, reported April 12, 2019.

April 12, 2019

Recent births, reported April 12, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Olivia LouRose Zalis, the daughter of Megan and Tyler Zalis of Ludington, was born April 8, 2019. Emery Justin Richard Sohers, the son of Heather and Jeromy Sobers of Baldwin, was born April 8, 2019. Grayson James Curtis, the son of Mandy and Robert Curtis of…

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Where’s Whitmer? Secretly in Ludington pitching a bad idea.

April 12, 2019

Where’s Whitmer? Secretly in Ludington pitching a bad idea. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Ludington today. Did you know that? Probably not. In fact, not many people knew it because she has been operating in stealth mode when she travels to visit us rural folk on the western side of the state. Supposedly Gov. Whitmer…

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O’Malley to lead House Transportation Committee hearings to discuss roads.

April 12, 2019

O’Malley to lead House Transportation Committee hearings to discuss roads. LANSING —State Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) today announced the House Transportation Committee will begin six weeks of special hearings to discuss the disconnection of Michigan road funding and poor road quality.  O’Malley said the goal of the increased number of committee meetings is to take an even more comprehensive…

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Rain possible this morning, cloudy in the afternoon.

April 12, 2019

Rain possible this morning, cloudy in the afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, April 12, 2019. Morning rain showers possible then partly cloudy skies. High 49; low 34. Precipitation: 90% day; 0% evening Wind: SSW 21 mph day; SW 17 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 61% evening. Sunrise: 7:07 a.m.; sunset: 8:25 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 Overcast. High…

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