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Beach Hazard in effect; high winds, cooler temps

August 13, 2013
Beach Hazard in effect; high winds, cooler temps

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. A beach hazard is currently in effect until this evening. Today’s weather conditions could lead to high wave action and dangerous swimming conditions, including strong structural currents, strong longshore currents and rip currents. Beaches in effect are from St. Joseph to Manistee. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including…

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Rocky Horror Show workshop

August 13, 2013
Rocky Horror Show workshop

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College, in co-production with the Manistee Civic Players, announces a free open workshop for “The Rocky Horror Show” on Monday, August 19,  at 7 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater. “The workshop will give auditioners a great chance to partake in ‘Rocky Horror’ character building activities,” says Rick Plummer, director of the production.  “They’ll get a first-look inside…

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VanDyke is new WSCC development director

August 13, 2013
VanDyke is new WSCC development director

VICTORY TWP. – Julie Van Dyke is beginning a new combined dual role at West Shore Community College. She is currently the Director of the Business Opportunity Center (BOC) and is also assuming the responsibility as the Director of Development for the college’s Foundation. “Julie will be using her economic development expertise in oversight of the Business Opportunity Center, and…

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County will vote on road patrol grant Tuesday

August 12, 2013

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners approve a grant that helps pay for part of a road patrol officer. On Tuesday, the commissioners are expected to vote on the grant request through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The $51,000 secondary road patrol grant provides enough funding to pay for…

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Hoffman Challenge quilts on display at libraries

August 12, 2013

2012 HOFFMAN CHALLENGE QUILT CONTEST WINNERS ON DISPLAY AT THE MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARIES IN LUDINGTON & SCOTTVILLE THROUGH AUGUST The 2012 Hoffman Challenge Quilt Contest winners are currently on display at both the Ludington and Scottville branches of the Mason County District Library. Started in 1988, the Hoffman Challenge has grown to be a premiere traveling quilt, clothing, and…

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