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Lt. Gov. discusses economy, education, roads.

April 10, 2015
Lt. Gov. discusses economy, education, roads.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Lt. Gov. Brian Calley spoke about the economy of Michigan Friday afternoon during the West Shore Bank Business Symposium at West Shore Community College. Calley said while Michigan wants to invest in manufacturing, the state has seen a lot of growth in other areas of the economy including the service sector, health care…

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Scottville woman charged with driving under the influence following 4-vehicle crash

April 10, 2015
Scottville woman charged with driving under the influence following 4-vehicle crash

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 30-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating under the influence of drugs as a result of a four-vehicle crash at Loomis and Maple streets Thursday, April…

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Speaker says Michigan economy continues to improve.

April 10, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Michigan’s economy is turning around and is continuing to improve. This was the message that Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group of East Lansing told area business leaders during a symposium sponsored by West Shore Bank at West Shore Community College Friday morning. “There were some years when talking about the Michigan economy…

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Human trafficking is real in Michigan.

April 9, 2015
Human trafficking is real in Michigan.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Human trafficking in the State of Michigan is not an issue isolated to urban issues. It is an issue that affects all areas of the state. It is a cause that State Sen. Judy Emmons has taken on as her mission. Emmons spoke Thursday night during the Mason County Republican Party’s annual Linocln…

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Franz appointed to state Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee

April 9, 2015
Franz appointed to state Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee

State Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, was recently appointed by House Speaker Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant, to serve as a member on the state’s Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee (EMSCC). Franz joins the EMSCC to provide the Michigan Department of Community Health with recommendations to strengthen emergency medical services throughout Michigan. Speaker Cotter issued the following statement regarding Rep. Franz’s appointment:…

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