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Closings, cancelations for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014

February 27, 2014

The following closings, cancelations have been made for today: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore ESD – West Shore Comm. College – Men C.A.N. Meeting scheduled tonight has been postponed due to the weather. It will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 27. – Mason…

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WSCC to host high school art competition

February 27, 2014
WSCC to host high school art competition

VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore Community College Art Department will host the 16th annual Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit beginning March 4, in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. An artist reception will be held on Sun., March 16, from 2-3:30 p.m.  Student artwork will be displayed throughMarch 27. Sponsored by the West Shore Community College Foundation and the WSCC Art Department, ribbons…

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Trooper and family lose house to fire, all escape unharmed

February 26, 2014
Trooper and family lose house to fire, all escape unharmed

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — A Michigan State Police trooper and his family lost their home to fire Wednesday night. Scottville and Custer fire departments were called to 303 N. Reinberg Ave. around 8:30 p.m. for what was reported as a fire in the attic. Kendra Smith, her four children, her mother and the family dog were able to…

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Post commander: ‘There’s still a big hole here at the post’

February 26, 2014
Post commander: ‘There’s still a big hole here at the post’

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Eric John Knysz has been found guilty of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. It is likely, that when sentenced in April, the 20-year-old will face life in prison. While justice will be served, it doesn’t take away the fact that a 43-year-old police officer, and military veteran, was killed in cold blood on the…

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Mardi Gras and other events at the libraries

February 26, 2014
Mardi Gras and other events at the libraries

Several activities are planned for the upcoming weeks at the Mason County District Library. MARDI GRAS. The Ludington branch will celebrate Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, March 4. Children of all ages are invited to attend.  Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. FAMILY FUN CRAFTS. The Scottville branch will host family fun…

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