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Ludington to accept dredging bids

May 20, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to approve bids for dredging of the Ludington Municipal Marina this afternoon when it meets at 1 p.m. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently informed the city that it will provide $52,683.58 in grant funds to dredge about 1,110 cubic yards of material from the entrance of the marina. Above and…

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Vietnam vet calls Tight Lines for Troops best day of his life

May 19, 2013
Vietnam vet calls Tight Lines for Troops best day of his life

     MANISTEE – The fourth annual Tight Lines for Troops was held Saturday. The Lake Michigan fishing event is held free of charge for veterans with disabilities. Almost 300 veterans participated with 60 boats, said Phil Keilman, a retired Army master sergeant and event participant.   The absolute best part of the trip was the parade of boats with…

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Scottville will hold ordinance hearing

May 19, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Commission will hold a public hearing on its new city ordinance book Monday. The ordinance book was part of the city’s effort to update its ordinances, one of the top priorities in the city’s master plan and one of the top goals of the commissioners. “Some changes were made that updated our ordinances or deleted some…

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WSCC to seek renewal of millage

May 19, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will ask the college district’s voters to renew its current operating millage during the Aug. 6 primary election. The college’s board of trustees are expected to approve the request by President Charles Dillon during its regular monthly meeting Monday at 4 p.m. The current .7116 mill was renewed by voters on Feb. 27,…

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County hosting K9 training

May 19, 2013

Don’t be alarmed if you see a lot of police officers with K-9 dogs searching around in your neighborhood the next few days. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is hosting K-9 certifications beginning today through Wednesday. About 60 K-9 units from throughout Michigan and Ontario are in the area working on their United States Police Canine Association certifications. The K-9…

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