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Boater assisted, vehicle crashes, police threatened over weekend.

July 20, 2015
Boater assisted, vehicle crashes, police threatened over weekend.

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com.   HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office assisted a boater on Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon after the boat reported taking on water. Sheriff Kim Cole said the boat was struck by several large waves around 3:30 p.m. when it…

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Recent death, reported July 20, 2015.

July 20, 2015

Leonard Jankoviak, 86, of Custer passed away on Saturday, July 18.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville.  List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Standardized testing and the opt-out movement

July 19, 2015
Standardized testing and the opt-out movement

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. When I was in school, we were required to take the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test every two or three years.  The testing usually lasted a few days.  No one liked it, but we all got through it.  In the last 20 years, however, the amount of standardized testing in Michigan…

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7 easy ways to increase your home’s curb appeal.

July 19, 2015
7 easy ways to increase your home’s curb appeal.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Improving your home’s curb appeal is important for you, your neighbors and potential buyers. The exterior of a house leaves a lasting first impression, whether good or bad. Even if you’re not selling, keeping up the lawn, landscaping and facade is an important part of being a good neighbor.  …

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Food pantry receives help from Meijer.

July 17, 2015
Food pantry receives help from Meijer.

CUSTER —  Caritas Food Pantry is partnering with Meijer to provide hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give. “This new partnership between Caritas and Meijer will prove essential in helping to provide multiple meals to our clients as demand continues to increase as the year progresses,” said Kelly Glover, Caritas…

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