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Recent deaths, reported Nov. 17, 2015.

November 17, 2015

Scott Agens, 49, of Bitely passed away on November 10, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Susan Rae Puisis, 69, of Ludington passed away on November 10, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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What to do if you get pulled over.

November 17, 2015
What to do if you get pulled over.

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville;www.erindoan.com. Getting pulled over can be stressful and scary for a lot of drivers — especially if they don’t know how to handle the situation. Slowly pull over. Use the turn signal and proceed to the right side of the road. If the location seems dangerous, continue driving…

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Scottville water rates increase; sewer rates remain the same.

November 16, 2015
Scottville water rates increase; sewer rates remain the same.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission approved a 21% water rate increase Monday during its regular meeting. The hike, however, is only for water rates, not for sewer rates. The increase was necessary based on what the city pays the City of Ludington for water plus estimates for needed water main repairs. The motion was passed…

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Scottville continues to fight blight; some owners resist.

November 16, 2015
Scottville continues to fight blight; some owners resist.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville has made progress tackling blighted homes. For the past few years, the effort has been a top priority for the city commission. The city has identified 18 properties that are in violation of the city’s exterior building ordinance. City Manager Amy Williams told the commission, during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2015,…

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New facility expected to combine local food pantries; details to be released Wednesday.

November 16, 2015
New facility expected to combine local food pantries; details to be released Wednesday.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Plans are underway to develop a centralized food pantry in Mason County. On Wednesday a press conference is planned to announce the creation of Lakeshore Resource Network, an effort that is being led by United Way of Mason County and the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. The LRN will be located in the former Lakeshore…

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