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Thunderstorms expected this afternoon

May 7, 2014
Thunderstorms expected this afternoon

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Wednesday, May 7, 2014: Widespread showers and thunderstorms developing by mid-afternoon. Mostly cloudy with temperatures rising towards the low 60s. Winds ESE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 85%. Sunset: 8:56 p.m.  Tonight. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Low 54F. Winds ESE at…

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7th annual tractor ride will travel through southeastern Mason County

May 7, 2014
7th annual tractor ride will travel through southeastern Mason County

SCOTTVILLE — The 7th Annual Western Michigan Memorial Tractor Ride will be held Sunday, May 18. The previous rides have raised over $30,000 for local cancer charities. The Event will start at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club showgrounds at Riverside Park at 9 a.m. with the tractors leaving at 9:30 a.m. The tractors will head south on Scottville Road, turn east…

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Hospital Hustle 5K is Saturday

May 7, 2014
Hospital Hustle 5K is Saturday

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold its 2nd annual “Hospital Hustle” this Saturday, May 10, starting at 10 a.m. at the hospital. The run/walk event includes 5K and one mile routes and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. “After a successful trial run last year with hospital employees, we want to open the event up to…

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‘The Voice!’ finalist featured performer at Stomp Out Cancer Fund concert

May 7, 2014
‘The Voice!’ finalist featured performer at Stomp Out Cancer Fund concert

By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. MANISTEE – It’s a parent’s nightmare to hear their child has been diagnosed with cancer and no matter the age of the child the experience and the unknown can be very scary. Noah Vasquez, 6, son of Manistee residents Roger and Jill Vasquez was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, when he was…

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School millage proposals pass

May 6, 2014

LUDINGTON — School millage proposals on today’s ballots were passed by voters. County-wide, voters were asked to renew a special education millage of 1 mill for the West Shore Educational Service District. That proposal passed 1,852 to 502. The 8-year millage will raise $2.985 million this year.   Ludington Area Schools voters also approved a millage proposal, by a vote of  1,345 to 279.…

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