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State House passes bill that will support fallen first responders’ families.

September 16, 2016
State House passes bill that will support fallen first responders’ families.

#MichiganLegislature #MasonCountyPress By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this week that will provide benefits for dependents of Michigan’s first responders who die in the line of duty. Senate Bill 218 was introduced in the Michigan Senate in March 18, 2015 by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City). The bill would amend Public…

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Zoning, ag education, environment and growth among resolutions passed by MC Farm Bureau.

September 16, 2016
Zoning, ag education, environment and growth among resolutions passed by MC Farm Bureau.

#MasonCountyAgriculture GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Farm Bureau held its annual membership meeting Thursday at the Farmview Resort. During the meeting, members voted on several resolutions that include emphasis on zoning, agricultural education, and sound environmental policies. The organization is also passed resolutions that will influence the county farm advocacy group’s growth and economic well being. Farm Bureau is…

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Quilt show featured at Harvest Festival.

September 16, 2016
Quilt show featured at Harvest Festival.

#ScottvilleHarvestFestival SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival quilt show is today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 104 S. Main St. The hand crafted quilts, many of them available for purchase, were created by Sandy’s Quilting Friends and The Country Quilters Guild. Select quilts will also be raffled: First prize, Mason County…

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Harvest Festival queen 

September 15, 2016
Harvest Festival queen 

SCOTTVILLE — Catie Lane was crowned the 2016 Scottville Harvest Queen Thursday night. Runner up is Jolene Weier.

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Railings provide better accessibility

September 15, 2016
Railings provide better accessibility

  #LudingtonAreaSchools By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s Hawley Gymnasium has recently undergone a small change that will have a big impact on Oriole fans. Railings, known as “p-railings” have been installed on the majority of the bleachers, which will allow those with difficulty climbing the bleachers more security. “A few years ago we installed plexiglass to…

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