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4-H, teaching problem solving skills, independence.

December 20, 2016

4-H has taught Meghan problem solving skills, independence.  Story submitted by D’Ann Rohrer, Mason County 4-H.  At 8 years old, an advertisement for 4-H caught Meghan Winey’s eye. She asked her mom if she could join 4-H, and it wasn’t long after she was riding a horse at her 4-H leader’s home. This lead to her purchasing her own horse and…

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Another world record attempt planned for 2017.

December 19, 2016

Another world record attempt planned for 2017.  LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation is proposing that Ludington set another Guinness World Record in 2017, in addition to this year’s World’s Longest Frozen Dessert, set by House of Flavors Restaurant in June. The foundation is planning an event called Be Someone’s Angel and will attempt to break the world…

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Household Water Well Program helps rural Michigan homeowners

December 19, 2016

Household Water Well Program helps rural Michigan homeowners Michigan rural homeowners who need to repair or construct new wells may be eligible for a low-interest loan through the Household Water Well Program (HHWWP). Administered by the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), HHWWP offers an up to $11,000 loan for water-well construction or repairs. Loans carry an interest rate of 1…

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Man arrested after found passed out in women’s restroom at gas station.

December 19, 2016

Man arrested after found passed out in women’s restroom at gas station. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly person by Mason County sheriff’s deputies at the Airport EZ Mart gas station on West US 10 Friday, Dec. 16, at 10:55 a.m. “after he was found by store employees intoxicated and passed out…

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Municipal holiday closings.

December 19, 2016

Municipal holiday closings. #Christmas2016. Municipal buildings in Mason County will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26, Friday, Dec. 30, and Monday, Jan. 2, in observation of Christmas and New Year’s. Buildings include Ludington City Hall, Scottville, City Hall, Mason County Courthouse, county municipal building in Scottville, Pere Marquette Township Hall, and Hamlin Township Hall. Other government offices are…

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