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Library snow days activities

January 15, 2014

Children of all ages are invited to the Mason County District Library in Ludington during snow days for free children’s activities.  There will be crafts and art projects, puzzles, and card and board games available from 11 a.m. or noon until 5:30 p.m. on snow days as staffing permits.  In addition, there will also be video games and Legos on some…

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4 to 7 inches of snow expected between today and Wednesday

January 14, 2014
4 to 7 inches of snow expected between today and Wednesday

Mason County and surrounding areas are under a winter weather advisory beginning at 11 a.m. today until 1 p.m. Wednesday. A burst of snow is expected mid-day today. The snow should briefly lighten up late this afternoon, but will then intensify again by mid-evening. Snowfall is expected to continue the rest of the night and into Wednesday morning. A storm…

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Benefit for Bill Green’s family

January 14, 2014

LUDINGTON — A benefit is being held on Feb. 1 at the Stearns Motor Inn ballroom for the family of Bill Green. Green died during a snowmobile crash on Dec. 29. The benefit, which begins at 6 p.m., will feature seven local bands including Mojo Hammer, Skeleton Crew, Jimmy Dodson and Jason Fugure, Zeke and Wally, Bad Manners and Smoke…

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Weather advisory in effect: 4-6 inches expected

January 13, 2014
Weather advisory in effect: 4-6 inches expected

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory effective 7 a.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday. The forecast calls for 4 to 6 inches of snow with visibility reduced to half mile at times on Tuesday. Weather alerts are sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126, www.supelectric.com.   

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River flood advisory; snow is coming back

January 13, 2014
River flood advisory; snow is coming back

The Pere Marquette River at Scottville Riverside Park is under a flood advisory until 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids stated as of 7 a.m. this morning the stage was 4 feet with bank full stage at 4 feet and flood stage at 5.5 feet. The river is expected to rise to near 4.6…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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