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PM Township meeting canceled.

April 27, 2015

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The regular monthly meeting of the P.M. Township board of trustees, scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, has been canceled.

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Nick says he’s voting ‘no’ on Prop 1.

April 26, 2015
Nick says he’s voting ‘no’ on Prop 1.

The Mitten Memo. By Nick Krieger. The Michigan Constitution is not akin to other state laws that may be changed by the Legislature at will.  It is the fundamental charter of our state government.  It is the sacred, organic document that gives Michigan life.  It can only be amended by a statewide vote of the people. I am skeptical whenever…

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The Millennials: Community pride stemming from family pride.

April 25, 2015
The Millennials: Community pride stemming from family pride.

Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…

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How to dispose of used batteries.

April 25, 2015
How to dispose of used batteries.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Stop and think before you throw those old electronics, batteries and lightbulbs in the trash. Recycling is a better option. (Plus, it’s illegal to leave them on the curb in some states.) Why Recycle? Most electronic waste and batteries contain toxic heavy metals that can seep into soil and water.…

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Local Republicans and Democrats both oppose Prop 1.

April 24, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Both Republican and Democrat parties in Mason County have officially opposed Proposal 1, which calls to raise the state sales tax by 1 percent, in part to repair roads. Voters will be asked to amend the state Constitution on May 5. The Mason County Republican executive committee voted unanimously on April 21 to oppose the proposal.…

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