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VanDyke is new WSCC development director

August 13, 2013
VanDyke is new WSCC development director

VICTORY TWP. – Julie Van Dyke is beginning a new combined dual role at West Shore Community College. She is currently the Director of the Business Opportunity Center (BOC) and is also assuming the responsibility as the Director of Development for the college’s Foundation. “Julie will be using her economic development expertise in oversight of the Business Opportunity Center, and…

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County will vote on road patrol grant Tuesday

August 12, 2013

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners approve a grant that helps pay for part of a road patrol officer. On Tuesday, the commissioners are expected to vote on the grant request through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The $51,000 secondary road patrol grant provides enough funding to pay for…

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Hoffman Challenge quilts on display at libraries

August 12, 2013

2012 HOFFMAN CHALLENGE QUILT CONTEST WINNERS ON DISPLAY AT THE MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARIES IN LUDINGTON & SCOTTVILLE THROUGH AUGUST The 2012 Hoffman Challenge Quilt Contest winners are currently on display at both the Ludington and Scottville branches of the Mason County District Library. Started in 1988, the Hoffman Challenge has grown to be a premiere traveling quilt, clothing, and…

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Hospital ball celebrates Win With Wellness

August 11, 2013
Hospital ball celebrates Win With Wellness

HAMLIN TWP. — The annual Memorial Medical Center Benefit Ball has funded several hospital projects over the years. The money raised in benefits of the past have helped pay for the women’s imaging center, among many others. On Saturday, proceeds from the ball helped raise money for Win With Wellness, a program started by Memorial Medical Center and the District…

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Beach/Outdoors report, Saturday, Aug. 10

August 10, 2013
Beach/Outdoors report, Saturday, Aug. 10

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of noon today.         Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 64F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 66 F Summit Park: 65 F Pentwater: 67 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Mostly sunny with temperatures reaching 72 degrees F.…

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