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The Declaration of Independence

July 3, 2025

The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…

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Lakeshore Food Club purchases needed cold storage, warehouse facility

July 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club has recently purchased a cold storage facility in Hart, officially launching the Lakeshore Regional Food Hub, which will serve as a food aggregation and distribution center meant to enhance its operations in Mason County and surrounding communities. “This project has been three years in the making—a vision shaped by our board, our staff, and…

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Scottville water project, detour may begin Monday

July 3, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — A major water main replacement project within the city is expected to begin on Monday, July 7, which will also mean a detour will be in effect. The $8 million project, funded through a grant from the State of Michigan, will replace several water mains. Water mains to be replaced include those under portions of State Street (US…

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Mason County police news, published July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following was activity of Mason County law enforcement on Wednesday, July 2, 2025: – 9:15 a.m., Ludington Police Dept. (LPD): A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving a vehicle while license revoked following a traffic stop near Foster and Harrison streets, City…

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Fountain firefighter carries on her father’s legacy

July 2, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The fire service is full of tradition, legacy and honor. Such is the case for Mercedy Sayles, a rookie firefighter who has served on Fountain Area Fire Department since November of last year. Mercedy grew up in a fire service family. Her dad, John Sayles, was a captain on the Pentwater Fire Department. Mercedy,…

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