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The Wall Project. A time for healing.

August 19, 2014
The Wall Project. A time for healing.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County is about to be part of a very unique experience. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Sunday, Aug. 31, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as the Wall, will encompass City Park. The Vietnam Traveling Wall Project is being organized by Mason County Allied Veterans Council with the help of…

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Bat-wielding suspect at Meijer store

August 19, 2014
Bat-wielding suspect at Meijer store

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. AMBER TWP — Law enforcement is clearing the scene at the Meijer store on US-10 this morning after a report of a man swinging a baseball bat inside the store. Lt. Jeff White of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police said two Hart troopers and other local enforcement were still at the scene…

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Scottville to allow ORVs

August 19, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department, with the approval of city commission, has issued a temporary traffic order allowing off road vehicles to travel through the city. For the past several months, the city commission has been discussing the idea of allowing ORVs in the city. All townships in Mason County, with the exception of Pere…

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Clown Band to perform in Scottville tonight

August 19, 2014
Clown Band to perform in Scottville tonight

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is coming home, again. Tonight, at 7 p.m., the band helps celebrate the 25th anniversary of the building of the Scottville Clown Band Shell — unless there is rain. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Mason County Central High School gymnasium. Tonight’s concert is also a fundraiser for the…

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Vice presidents to share presidential duties at college

August 18, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TWP. — The two vice presidents of West Shore Community College will be overseeing the operation of the college in the absence of President Charles Dillon, who was suspended last week. See related story here.  Lisa Stich, vice president of academic and student services and Scott Ward, vice president of administrative services will oversee day…

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