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College offers free transportation

January 9, 2015

VICTORY TWP. – Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus is being offered to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over gas prices or poor winter driving conditions. The service is also available…

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Epic storm wallops the area; police urge residents to ‘stay put’

January 9, 2015
Epic storm wallops the area; police urge residents to ‘stay put’

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. MASON AND OCEANA COUNTIES — The huge storm that dumped over a foot of snow with blizzard-like conditions overnight appears to be winding down, and residents are digging out this morning. “Secondary roads are impassible with very deep drifts,” according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Lake effect snow continues this morning through today…

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Franz to host meeting on transportation bill.

January 9, 2015

LUDINGTON — State Rep. Ray Franz will host a meeting in the Ludington City Hall on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. to share information regarding the upcoming road funding proposal. While the lawmaker looks forward to addressing any concerns or ideas residents may have with state government at the meeting, he will focus much of his presentation on details regarding…

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Closings and cancelations, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015

January 8, 2015
Closings and cancelations, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015

School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Friday, Jan. 9, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Ludington – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore Educational Service District – Walkerville – Pentwater – Shelby – Hesperia –…

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Sheriff reports several minor crashes

January 8, 2015
Sheriff reports several minor crashes

MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported several crashes, but no injuries from Wednesday’s severe weather. MCSO activity from Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015: – 12:13 a.m., alarm activation, 4400 block W. US-10, Amber Twp. – 8:58 a.m., towed vehicle, Stiles and Washington, Riverton Twp. – 12:11 p.m., two-vehicle rear-end crash, no injuries, US-10 near Gordon, Amber Twp. – 2:06…

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