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Suggestions to beat the heat

July 18, 2013

The heat of summer is here, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with extended periods of high temperatures.   “A combination of high temperatures and high humidity can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said Andrew Velasquez III,…

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Heat advisory continues until midnight

July 18, 2013
Heat advisory continues until midnight

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. The area remains under a severe heat advisory until midnight tonight. The National Weather Service reports high temperatures this afternoon and Thursday may be in the mid-90s. This means it’s another great day to head to the beach! Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 10:30…

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WSCC announces cast of “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits”

July 18, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series announces its cast for the long-running off-Broadway hit musical send-up, “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits,” to play at the Center Stage Theatre August 8 -11. “The cast we have assembled for this show is supremely stellar,” says Rick Plummer, director of the production. “Each of them brings mounds of heavy-hitting, hilarious talent in the form…

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Cutting season

July 17, 2013
Cutting season

CUSTER TWP. — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club braved the 90-degree temperatures today to cut wheat for the upcoming old engine show. Just like with anything in the old engine club, they did it the old fashioned way, using antique tractors, an antique cutter and manual labor. The field, located along U.S. 10, is owned by Jim…

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Area under heat advisory

July 17, 2013
Area under heat advisory

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Most of Michigan is under a heat advisory until Thursday evening. The National Weather Service reports high temperatures this afternoon and Thursday may be in the mid-90s. This means it’s time to head to the beach! Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. today.…

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