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MCC band selling fruit.

November 17, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central band program is again holding a citrus fruit sale fundraiser. Prices range from $19 for 10 pounds of oranges or grapefruit to $33 for a 4/5 bushel of mixed citrus and also pears and apples as well. The The fruit will be delivered to the MCC High School band room on Dec. 7, fresh from…

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President of West Shore Medical Center appointed to college board.

November 17, 2015
President of West Shore Medical Center appointed to college board.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — James Barker has been appointed to fill the vacancy on West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees replacing retiring board member Phyllis Cowden. Last month, Cowden announced her intent to resign on December 1, due to a change in residency for a portion of the year. Barker was among three candidates who submitted a letter of interest…

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2 suspects face numerous gun charges

November 17, 2015
2 suspects face numerous gun charges

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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two suspects on numerous weapons charges early Monday evening, Nov. 16, following a seven-month investigation that involved obtaining…

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Scottville water rates increase; sewer rates remain the same.

November 16, 2015
Scottville water rates increase; sewer rates remain the same.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission approved a 21% water rate increase Monday during its regular meeting. The hike, however, is only for water rates, not for sewer rates. The increase was necessary based on what the city pays the City of Ludington for water plus estimates for needed water main repairs. The motion was passed…

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Scottville continues to fight blight; some owners resist.

November 16, 2015
Scottville continues to fight blight; some owners resist.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville has made progress tackling blighted homes. For the past few years, the effort has been a top priority for the city commission. The city has identified 18 properties that are in violation of the city’s exterior building ordinance. City Manager Amy Williams told the commission, during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2015,…

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