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Ludington updates spending policy, a result of Rotta lawsuit

February 19, 2013

By Alan Neushwander Mason Co. Press Correspondent. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council agreed to update the city’s spending policy during its meeting Monday night. It’s the first time the policy has been updated since 1998. City Manager John Shay said the council wanted to update the policy to reflect the impact of inflation over the past 15 years and to…

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Foster talent show, Lakeview Wellness Night cancelled tonight

February 19, 2013

Due to the weather, the Foster Elementary School Talent Show is canceled for this evening. The show has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 21st @ 7:00 p.m. The Community Wellness Night at Lakeview Elementary School is also cancelled for tonight. The reschedule date has not been determined.

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Grandparents/kinship group now offers evening sessions

February 19, 2013

Mason county Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Other Kinship Parents has changed its meeting schedule. The group will hold its fourth Tuesday of the month meeting at Grace Episcopal Church on James Street in Ludington. The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “We are hoping more families will be able to join us if we have an evening meeting,”…

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Scottville commissioners rank economic development, cleaning up blight as top goals

February 19, 2013

By Lisa Enos Mason County Press Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville commissioners ranked the top three goals for the city’s 2013 master plan at its regular meeting Monday. Economic development topped the list followed by clean-up of ‘blighted’ properties and increasing/encouraging cultural and recreation activities. The planning commission and main street boards will also prioritize their 2013 master…

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Alway resigns from planning commission

February 18, 2013

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s note: I do not make it a habit to become part of a story. I personally do not think it is ethical for journalists to do so. However, in this particular case it is necessary. Here’s why: SCOTTVILLE — At tonight’s Scottville City Commission meeting, the commissioners will be accepting my letter of resignation as…

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