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Smith & Eddy’s Stephanie Cosenza: Helping others is her strength.

June 23, 2016
Smith & Eddy’s Stephanie Cosenza: Helping others is her strength.

#Smith&EddyInsurance #MasonCountyPeople By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A common theme among the employees of Smith & Eddy Insurance seems to be a strong pride in being able to help other people, whether it’s at work or in their personal lives. Stephanie Cosenza is no exception. Stephanie has worked at Smith & Eddy since 2015. She grew up on the…

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Vehicle crashes into utility pole, closing Quarterline Rd.

June 23, 2016
Vehicle crashes into utility pole, closing Quarterline Rd.

#MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Manistee man received non-life-threatening injuries this morning when his vehicle struck a high tension utility pole on North Quarterline Road between Koenig Road and Forest Trail. The crash occurred about 7:40 a.m. Grant Township Fire Chief Ron Melchert said the Buick Rendezvous was southbound on Quarterline Road. He said the…

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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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