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Want more snow? You got it.

January 30, 2014
Want more snow? You got it.

Weather observers have reported that the area has received over 100 inches of snow so far this winter, what’s couple more? The area in under a winter weather advisory until 10 p.m. tonight. An accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is expected with strong southerly winds, 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, are expected. More blowing and…

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Water is WSCC theme this semester

January 29, 2014
Water is WSCC theme this semester

VICTORY TWP. — This semester, West Shore Community College is taking stock of its location in a water rich environment to focus student and community attention on the many ways water impacts our lives and about the ways our lives impact water. “The timing seems particularly relevant this semester as many Great Lakes water issues such as the Asian carp…

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Road commission working around the clock to clear roads

January 29, 2014
Road commission working around the clock to clear roads

New director, northern Michigan native, used to winter challenges By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — For the past week, Mason County — and much of the region — has been plagued with extreme winter weather. Blowing snow has meant many county roads are constantly drifted over, making travel difficult. The crews at the Mason County Road Commission have been working…

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Welcome to the world! Eliza, Aiden and Brady

January 29, 2014
Welcome to the world! Eliza, Aiden and Brady

Welcome to the world… Eliza Rae Bronson, the daughter of Lindsay and Matthew Bronson of Ludington, was born January 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Aiden Lee Patton, the son of Desiree Lashley and Cory Padron, was born January 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Brady Michael Batcke, the son of Catherine and Michael Batcke of Baldwin, was born…

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Deputies respond to more traffic crashes

January 29, 2014
Deputies respond to more traffic crashes

Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were again kept busy Tuesday responding on weather-related traffic incidents. Here is the activity report of the office from Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014: – 9:37 a.m.: Stuck vehicle, U.S. 10 and Meyers Road, semi truck, Pere Marquette Twp. – 9:55 a.m.: Slide off, no damage, no injuries, Stiles and Fisher roads, Victory Twp. –…

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