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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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Johnson to resign from Scottville commission.

November 13, 2015
Johnson to resign from Scottville commission.

SCOTTVILLE — City Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem David Johnson has submitted his letter of resignation from the commission, citing a conflict with his personal life. Johnson has been a member of the commission for over the past five years. “I grew up in Scottville and managed to move back after 15 years of working in other areas of the state,”…

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79th District Court arraignments

November 13, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Kayla Ann-Marie Jowers, 22, of 304 S. Rowe St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 2 by SSCENT for a felony of possession of narcotic less than 25 grams. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 18 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. Donald…

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