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911 phone lines down.

March 24, 2016

WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the phone lines for Mason-Oceana 911 are currently inoperable, likely due to the weather, this includes 911’s business lines and also lines to the sheriff’s office. In the event of an emergency, call 911 and your call will be routed to Muskegon County’s 911 center. They will…

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Franz among lawmakers who oppose state board of ed cross gender proposal.

March 23, 2016
Franz among lawmakers who oppose state board of ed cross gender proposal.

LANSING — Representative Ray Franz is among a group of lawmakers who are condemning a a draft policy initiative by the Michigan State Board of Education that could allow students to use any school restroom they choose and allow male students to try out for girls’ sports teams, all while keeping parents in the dark about their children’s everyday activities. Franz…

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West Shore Bank helps kick off Historical Society corporate partnerships.

March 23, 2016
West Shore Bank helps kick off Historical Society corporate partnerships.

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank became one of the first local corporations to contribute to the Mason County Historical Society’s Corporate Partnership program by donating $1,000 as a Platinum Level sponsor. “This generous donation by West Shore Bank is exemplifies community giving at its best and will help the Historical Society continue its mission of preserving the heritage of Mason…

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Closings and cancellations, March 24, 2016.

March 23, 2016

Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Abrahamson’s Towing of Ludington: 231-843-2990. Closed for Thursday, March 24, 2016: Maundy Thursday services at Bachelor Church, Sheridan Township, have been cancelled.  Hamlin Grocery is closed due to power outage. Small Wonders Child Development Center in Pere Marquette Twp. is closed today due to a power outage. Preferred Credit Union is delaying opening today…

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Japanese company acquires Whitehall Industries.

March 23, 2016

UACJ Corporation which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has acquired Whitehall Industries in Ludington, UACJ announced last week. Representatives from the company are in Ludington today to tour its facilities.  According to a press release on March 22, SRS Industries, LLC, which operates under the brand Whitehall Industries, was purchased for $155 million. Whitehall Industries manufactures and sells automotive aluminum structural…

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