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County Planning Commission public hearing will discuss agri-tourism, pole barns/garages, electronic signs.

February 22, 2018

County Planning Commission public hearing will discuss agri-tourism, pole barns/garages, electronic signs. #ThisIsImportant. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments on March 1, 2018. The amendments range from the minimum size of a dwelling to defining and allowing for agri-tourism, which includes a host of new land uses…

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ESD selects final four superintendent candidates.

February 22, 2018
ESD selects final four superintendent candidates.

ESD selects final four superintendent candidates. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education selected four candidates to be considered for the position of superintendent during a meeting Thursday, Feb. 22. The board had received 18 applications for the position and reviewed each of those applicants in closed session, per the request…

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Lake County extension offering chronic pain workshop. 

February 22, 2018

Lake County extension offering chronic pain workshop.  BALDWIN — People living with chronic, painful conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and Lyme disease or any type chronic pain, may find some relief at a workshop that will take place in March at the Lake County Michigan State University Extension office, 830 Michigan Ave #601.  The Chronic Pain workshop called,…

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Scottville ordinance committee hears more sides on marijuana topic.

February 21, 2018

Scottville ordinance committee hears more sides on marijuana topic. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville ordinance committee heard another side of the medical marijuana topic Wednesday during its regular meeting, held at the Scottville Area Senior Center. In January, a consultant representing Michigan Marijuana Law Experts (MMLE) spoke about the potential benefits of the city opting to pass…

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Shay likely to stay as Ludington city manager.

February 21, 2018

Shay likely to stay as Ludington city manager. HOLLAND TOWNSHIP (Ottawa County) — Ludington City Manager John Shay is likely staying in Ludington. Shay recently was selected as one of two finalists for the position as township manager of Holland Township, located to the north and east of the City of Holland. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, a selection committee voted…

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