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Mason-Lake Conservation District meeting scheduled.

February 19, 2016
Mason-Lake Conservation District meeting scheduled.

SCOTTVILLE — The 74th annual meeting of the Mason-Lake Conservation District will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Center. The event’s featured speaker will be Dr. Randy Showerman, director of Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology. Showerman will discuss the upcoming agriculture certification dual-enrollment program with West Shore Community College. Tickets are…

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Ludington Area Schools parent-teacher conference schedule.

February 19, 2016
Ludington Area Schools parent-teacher conference schedule.

Ludington Area School District Important School Calendar Reminder:  March 9: Half day of school for students in grades K-5. March 10-11: Half day of school for students in grades K-12. Elementary Conference Schedule:  For conference sign up go to www.myconferencetime.com/ludington. Franklin Elementary Wednesday, March 9, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8…

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CSC investigations among police activity.

February 19, 2016
CSC investigations among police activity.

Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Feb. 18, includes: – 7:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township. – 9:01 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious situation, E. Decker Rd., Sherman Township. – 11:08 a.m., (MCSO), warrant pick-up, E. Elm St., Sheridan Township. – 12:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), hit-and-run accident, W. US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township.…

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Badger given national landmark status.

February 18, 2016
Badger given national landmark status.

LUDINGTON — The U.S. Department of Interior announced today that the S.S. Badger was named as a National Historic Landmark. The National Historic Landmark program recognizes historic resources that illustrate the heritage of the United States. “This iconic ship is a part of Northern Michigan history, and I am happy to learn that it will be recognized accordingly,” Congressman Dan Benishek (R-Iron…

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4-H New Beginnings Banquet.

February 18, 2016

CUSTER — Mason County 4-H will hold its annual New Beginnings Banquet on Saturday March 12 at Mason County Eastern multi-purpose room. The program begins at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. The banquet is free for 4-H members — along with parents and/or guardians (who must be present) — who have enrolled online and paid for 2015. Siblings…

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