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Blue Cross Complete expected to provide more insurance coverage for area residents.

November 16, 2015

DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan has announced that it is expanding its coverage for lower income individuals and families in select counties in Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties. Blue Cross Complete of Michigan is a  joint venture between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and AmeriHealth Caritas, which serves Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan members in…

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Talent Connect event scheduled.

November 16, 2015

LUDINGTON — A Talent Connect Ludington will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in downtown Ludington. The event, sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for job seekers to talk to businesses that are potentially hiring. Representatives will be on hand from various local companies and industries to network with potential career paths…

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College offering financial aid workshops at area high schools.

November 16, 2015
College offering financial aid workshops at area high schools.

West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. On Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Mason County Eastern High School and Mason County Central (MCC) High School will attend a…

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Scottville likely to raise water rates.

November 15, 2015
Scottville likely to raise water rates.

The rate increase would be the first in six years despite being charged more each year by Ludington.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Water rates in the City of Scottville will increase by 21% beginning January 2016, if the city commission approves a resolution to increase during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. The increase is the first…

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Firefighters extinguish barn fire.

November 15, 2015
Firefighters extinguish barn fire.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Firefighters saved a barn from being destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department were called to 2169 E Hoague Road about 11 a.m. for the reported barn fire. Fountain Area Fire Department was later called as well. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a lot of smoke…

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