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Speaking about the Arts with Ann Genson

March 8, 2012
Speaking about the Arts with Ann Genson

  By ANN GENSON mcp arts & entertainment blogger   Speaking of sculpture…   I have never liked winter. Not even as a little girl. I would spend as little time outside as possible and then spend the next hour sitting on the heat register in the living room.   So, of course, I have been contemplating how to decorate…

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From the editor: Thoughts about the use of Riverside Park and those who serve Scottville

March 7, 2012

By ROB ALWAY mcp editor   On Monday, the Scottville City Commission took the recommendation of its Parks and Recreation Committee and voted to no longer allow demolition derbies at the Riverside Park. Because it is a land use issue, the Planning Commission had also recommended in November that derbies be held only when the park is closed and be…

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Demolition derby ban in Scottville causes hard feelings

March 7, 2012

By ROB ALWAY mcp editor   SCOTTVILLE – Monday’s decision of the Scottville City Commission to no longer allow demolition derbies at Riverside Park has caused some libelous and lively discussion on Facebook by those who are in favor of demolition derbies. But, as the saying goes: there’s two sides to every story.   The city commission’s decision was based…

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Free spring break kids activities at library

March 7, 2012
Free spring break kids activities at library

  LUDINGTON – Children of all ages are invited to the Mason County District Library in Ludington during spring break for free children’s activities.  There will be crafts and art projects, puzzles, and card and board games available from noon to 6 p.m. March 23, and March 26-30.  In addition, there will also be video games and Legos on some…

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Sunset at the beach house

March 6, 2012
Sunset at the beach house

  Can you believe that a snow storm dumped several inches of snow on the area just three days ago, yesterday temperatures were in the upper ’20s and today temperatures were nearly 60? Only in Michigan. Today’s great day ended with a beautiful sunset. John Mickevich took this photograph at the Ludington State Park beach house.

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