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Scottville homeowner requesting alley abandonment

May 16, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission may begin the process of abandoning an unused alley when it meets Monday for its regular meeting. The alley is located between First and Second streets off of Scott Street. “This is an unimproved alley and looking at it you really have a hard time differentiating it from a back yard,”…

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Badger season

May 16, 2014
Badger season

LUDINGTON — Dozens of people lined up along the pier to watch the S.S. Badger leave port officially for the first time Friday morning. The first cross-lake sailing of 2014 will be smooth but certainly cold. The first sailing is about a week later than normal. However Bob Manglitz, president of LMC, said he is optimistic about this year’s season…

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Sniff out house fires

May 16, 2014
Sniff out house fires

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Whether a fire has begun or the circumstances are right for one to ignite, homeowners may smell danger before seeing smoke or flames. If you sense trouble, act quickly to track down the source of the odor and address the problem. Target your search. Pinpoint the room from which…

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Port of Ludington Maritime Museum fundraiser

May 15, 2014
Port of Ludington Maritime Museum fundraiser

By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As a historical port city, Ludington has rich maritime roots and what better way to celebrate those roots than through the creation of a maritime museum? The Mason County Historical Society will operate the old U.S. Coast Guard station, which is owned by the City of Ludington to establish the new Port of…

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The Capitol Report

May 15, 2014
The Capitol Report

The Capitol Report. By Rep. Ray Franz, 101st District of the Michigan House of Representatives. This is the Capitol Report for the week of May 12-16. On Tuesday, the House took up five bills and all passed nearly unanimously. HB 5261 would exempt the sales tax on a vehicle transfer to in-laws. Currently, that exemption exists for all others close relations. Another…

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