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SCORE Michigan Celebrates 50 Years, Local Chapter 10 Years

January 23, 2014

“The Business Plan” is a partnership between the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mason County Press. By Matt Larson. Business Development Consultant. Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce.   SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses throughout the US and its territories through education and mentorship, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Ludington Chapter has been in the…

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Bright object in sky, but it will soon go away with lots more snow expected

January 23, 2014
Bright object in sky, but it will soon go away with lots more snow expected

We have reports of a bright object in the sky today. Some call it a sun. MCP is investigating this. Weather experts have assured us that we do not have to fear because it will soon go away! Just to make sure, they have issued a winter storm watch beginning 7 a.m. Friday through Saturday morning. In addition, a wind…

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41-year-old Walhalla woman arrested; several weather crashes Wednesday

January 23, 2014

Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 41-year-old Walhalla woman Wednesday on Friend of the Court warrant from Lake County. The woman was arrested on South Gibson Road in Branch Township at 11:45 p.m. She was turned over to Lake County deputies. Other activity of the MCSO for Jan. 22 included: –          9:35 a.m.: One vehicle crash, no injuries,…

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Ambulance from Mason Co flips in Muskegon

January 23, 2014
Ambulance from Mason Co flips in Muskegon

Photo from Fox 17, Grand Rapids MUSKEGON CO — A Life EMS ambulance transferring a mother and baby from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids flipped on to its side Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 31 between the Russell Road and Holton Road (M-120) exits, Fox 17 reported. The ambulance was based out of Mason…

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Riverton home heavily damaged during fire

January 22, 2014
Riverton home heavily damaged during fire

RIVERTON TWP. — Barb Storm was home with her dogs this afternoon when she saw smoke in her house at 5289 S. Schwass Road. The smoke was coming from the basement. She went downstairs and discovered fire going into the floor joists near the woodstove. She immediately called 911 and got out of the house. Riverton and Scottville fire departments…

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