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Cabin break-in among police activity

November 16, 2015
Cabin break-in among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend, Nov. 13-15, 2015: Friday, Nov. 13, 2015: – Noon, (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, Fountain and…

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Scottville likely to raise water rates.

November 15, 2015
Scottville likely to raise water rates.

The rate increase would be the first in six years despite being charged more each year by Ludington.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Water rates in the City of Scottville will increase by 21% beginning January 2016, if the city commission approves a resolution to increase during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. The increase is the first…

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Firefighters extinguish barn fire.

November 15, 2015
Firefighters extinguish barn fire.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Firefighters saved a barn from being destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department were called to 2169 E Hoague Road about 11 a.m. for the reported barn fire. Fountain Area Fire Department was later called as well. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a lot of smoke…

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‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

November 14, 2015
‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting.   Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…

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WSCC honor society to hold food drive.

November 13, 2015
WSCC honor society to hold food drive.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The holiday season is a time of togetherness and cheer, but for some high school students in our area, it can also be a time of hunger. West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area high schoolers and…

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