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Obit: Virginia ‘Gini’ Lipps, 84, Scottville

January 28, 2014
Obit: Virginia ‘Gini’ Lipps, 84, Scottville

Virginia “Gini” Lipps, aged 84 of Scottville went to be with our Lord early Sunday morning, January 26, 2014 at the Pine Crest Adult Care Home with her family by her side.  Gini was born on March 23, 1929 in Free Soil, the oldest child of Albert and Paula (Storm) Ohst, attended Lincoln River School before graduating from Scottville High School with the class…

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Weather keeps deputies busy

January 28, 2014
Weather keeps deputies busy

Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were kept busy Monday with weather related traffic incidents. They include: – 5:15 a.m.: Vehicle stuck in road, Custer and Decker roads, Sherman Twp. – 5:30 a.m.: Vehicle stuck in road, Custer and Free Soil roads, Free Soil Twp. – 6:47 a.m.: Rollover crash, no injuries, Quarterline and Countyline roads, Grant Twp. – 7:03…

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Spring turkey hunting applications on sale until Feb. 1

January 28, 2014

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that spring turkey hunting applications are on sale until Saturday, Feb 1. The application fee is $4. Applications and licenses may be purchased at any authorized license agent or online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. The 2014 spring turkey season runs from April 21 through May 31, with hunts lasting from seven to 41 days, depending on the…

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Jamaica photography exhibit will raise funds for mission trip

January 27, 2014
Jamaica photography exhibit will raise funds for mission trip

LUDINGTON — A joy of photography combined with a love of Jamaica and its culture will be the centerpiece of an exhibit at AM Galleries in downtown Ludington this Thursday. Photographs of Jamaica from artist Arin Scholtens will be on display Jan. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Money raised during the event will go towards a mission trip to…

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Ice fishing tourney canceled

January 27, 2014

The Michigan Ice Open Committee and Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce have decided upon review of the road and lake conditions to cancel the 2014 tournament. As a result of the extended blizzard conditions, travel from primary roads to the launch, and travel on the ice for walking participants and ATV’s is not favorable. The tournament will not…

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