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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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History: From Scottville to professional baseball — the McPhail family.

April 11, 2019

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. For generations, Mason County athletes have competed at McPhail Field in Scottville. The field, located on the south side of US 10 at the western city limits, was a gift to the city by Curtis W. and Catherine A. McPhail on Sept. 28, 1925. The field serves as a symbol to Scottville’s connection to professional baseball…

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Letter to the Editor: Getting the facts right about LASD bond proposal. 

April 11, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Getting the facts right about LASD bond proposal.  By Dr. Rick Plummer, Ludington. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company.…

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