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Extension office and 4-H remaining in Scottville, a good choice by the county board

March 15, 2012

By ROB ALWAY mcp editor   The Mason County Board of Commissioners made the right choice earlier this week when it agreed to keep 4-H and the Michigan State University Extension office in downtown Scottville. For many years the extension office was located in what is commonly called the old bank building at southwest corner of State and Main streets.…

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Moonlighting: Germs

March 15, 2012
Moonlighting: Germs

  By JUDY COOLS mcp blogger   Germs need to be some unmistakable color. I’m thinking hideous fluorescent pink would be good. Just think of all the possibilities!!   “Jimmy… Did you wash up for dinner? Let me see your hands…” The days of trying to scam Mom would be over, big time. What about that doorknob, light switch, grocery…

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Troop’s Tips: Burning yard waste

March 15, 2012
Troop’s Tips: Burning yard waste

  By Lt. MATT BRYANT Hamlin Twp. Fire Dept.   Wow!  What a week.  A “little” on the breezy side but I will take these temperatures.  Time to shake the cabin fever and get outside to do that yard work.  Those pesky leaves you thought you had cleaned up last fall have taken up residence in every nook and cranny…

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Advertisers Wanted!

March 15, 2012

Do you want to be part of Mason County’s hottest item? There is still time to get advertising at Introductory Rates. Current advertisers will get 10% off on referrals. Contact us for more information: masoncountypress@gmail.com or 231.757.3202.

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The Kitchen Sink: Gardening? In February?

March 15, 2012
The Kitchen Sink: Gardening? In February?

  By STEPHANIE WAGNER mcp blogger   Just when I think I can’t take another gray windy day, hope arrives in my mailbox. I am instantly warmed by the site of sunlight splashes on the glossy cover of my favorite seed catalogs.   “A Stunning Exhibition of Color!” and “Packed with both Flavor and Extra Nutrition!” are shouted at me…

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