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Reader: Sales tax increase bad for Michigan.

April 20, 2015

A letter to the editor by Marian Fortier Johnson, Manistee. Michigan has been losing population.  According to the eighth edition of the “Rich States, Poor States” report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), states with low taxes have been gaining population. On the list of states forecast to gain economic competitiveness, Michigan is  rated neither one of the…

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Reed to serve as July 4 parade grand marshal.

April 19, 2015
Reed to serve as July 4 parade grand marshal.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees have named Todd Reed as the 2015 Fourth of July Freedom Festival parade Grand Marshall. Reed is co-owner of Todd & Brad Reed Photography in Ludington. He served over 30 years in the Coast Guard Reserve, retiring with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He also worked many years as a photographer and journalist…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

April 19, 2015

Welcome to the world! Emma Ann Camargo, the daughter of Nichole and Justin Camargo of Hart, was born April 9, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Marilynn Ann Evans, the daughter of Giovanna McGrath and David Evans of Ludington, was born April 10, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Leyna May Martz, the daughter of Rachel Sorensen and Joseph Martz of Scottville, was…

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Cooler this week, snow possible Tuesday.

April 19, 2015
Cooler this week, snow possible Tuesday.

The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Overnight: Showers. Low around 44. East wind 11 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunrise: 6:55 a.m.  Sunset: 8:35 p.m.  Monday, April 20, 2015:  Showers likely, mainly before 5 p.m.…

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Pancakes to the rescue! Riverton Fire Dept breakfast is Saturday.

April 19, 2015
Pancakes to the rescue! Riverton Fire Dept breakfast is Saturday.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — Mason County is blessed to have over 100 people who serve on fire departments who dedicate their time and expertise to keeping us safe. All of the 11 fire departments in Mason County are staffed by personnel who receive little or no payment for their efforts. While tax dollars fund most of these departments, many of…

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