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Squires says he will not seek state house seat.

October 12, 2015
Squires says he will not seek state house seat.

AMBER TOWNSHIP – Dr. Lewis G. Squires announced today that he will not be running for the Republican nomination for the 101st Michigan State House of Representatives. Squires had been seriously and considering the seat after current Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, is term limited at the end of 2016. Squires has publicly stated that he was considering running for the seat,  which is why…

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Ludington council hears comments on rental ordinance.

October 12, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Several people addressed the Ludington City Council Monday night about the proposed rental inspection ordinance. Most of those who spoke were landlords, or people associated with the rental business who are opposed to the ordinance change. A couple people spoke in favor of the ordinance. The council held the first reading of the controversial…

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Anglers refuse to pay guide; pumpkins smashed

October 12, 2015
Anglers refuse to pay guide; pumpkins smashed

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. CUSTER TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of services reported Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4:20 p.m. on South Custer Road involving two individuals…

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Ludington council to have first reading of rental ordinance tonight.

October 12, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will hold the first reading of its controversial rental inspection ordinance during its regular meeting tonight at city hall. Some of the highlighted items of the proposal include: – Registration of rental dwellings at a cost of $15 per unit. – Ownership transfer fee of $10 per rental units. – Re-registration…

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Cornfield fire in Riverton.

October 11, 2015
Cornfield fire in Riverton.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Township Fire Department was called to the Ron Lundberg farm Sunday about 5:15 p.m. for a cornfield fire near the intersection of Washington and Schwass roads. Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the field had already been harvested but the field was being mowed. Mowing equipment sparked the fire which quickly spread from the…

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