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The Land: The Larsen sisters — farming’s not just a man’s job.

June 21, 2016
The Land: The Larsen sisters — farming’s not just a man’s job.

    #TheLand #FarmGirls By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — I have really enjoyed writing this series, The Land, about local agriculture. Today is our third installment and a story that I’ve been wanting to tell for a long time. I have known Burke and Lisa Larsen for most of my life. Lisa and graduated from high school together…

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Scottville commission takes steps to dismantle pool at vacant house.

June 20, 2016
Scottville commission takes steps to dismantle pool at vacant house.

#ScottvilleNews #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission took action Monday night to take steps to fill in a swimming pool at an abandoned house at 205 N. Thomas Street. The home belonged to Barbara White who passed away in 2015. Since that time, no heirs have claimed the property. The bank currently has a mortgage with…

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Bus days at Big Sable Lighthouse.

June 20, 2016
Bus days at Big Sable Lighthouse.

#LudingtonStatePark HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Round trip bus transportation is being offered to Big Sable Lighthouse on Saturday, June 25 from noon to 5 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets are available at the building next to the Ludington State Park office. Public road traffic is normally not allowed to the…

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No parking on West Broadway in Scottville.

June 20, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — As the Scottville water main project progresses, the Scottville Police Department is issuing a temporary police order of no parking on West Broadway until the project is completed. Broadway is part of the detour around North Main Street, which will be closed through most of the summer. City Manager Amy Williams said the street is narrow and vehicles…

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Obituary: Alice Smith, 59, Branch.

June 20, 2016
Obituary: Alice Smith, 59, Branch.

Alice Maureen Smith, 59, of Branch passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her home.  Alice was born on April 15, 1957 in Ludington, the daughter of Richard M. and Ruth J. (Nichols) Callis and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1975.  She married James D. Smith on October 26, 2003 in Lake…

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