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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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Badger sets sail Friday; June shoreline cruise scheduled

May 15, 2014
Badger sets sail Friday; June shoreline cruise scheduled

LUDINGTON — The boilers of the S.S. Badger were lit up earlier in the week and the ship had its Coast Guard inspection Wednesday, in preparation for Friday’s first sailing of the 2014 season. The Badger is expected to leave Ludington port at 8:30 a.m. A Caribbean themed pirate party shoreline cruise is planned for Saturday, June 7 at 8…

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Ludington city council meeting time changed

May 15, 2014

LUDINGTON — The time of the regular meeting of Ludington City Council scheduled for Monday, May 19 has been changed to 6:30 p.m. The meeting time had previously been 1 p.m. to accommodate a group of school children. The 6:30 p.m. time is actually the normal time of meetings. The meeting notice was posted by the city on May 15…

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Sheriff’s office investigating shot cat complaint

May 15, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — Sheriff deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shot cat complaint in the 400 block of West Millerton Road Wednesday at 9:05 a.m. The case, technically classified as malicious destruction of property, remains under investigation. Other activity of the MCSO for May 14, 2014 included: – 6:32 a.m.: Assist to Michigan State Police at a…

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Dandelion season

May 14, 2014
Dandelion season

SCOTTVILLE — Lori Schneider submitted this photo of Scottville Upper Elementary students picking dandelions this afternoon during their recess. Recent rains have meant fast growing grass — and dandelions — but very wet ground, making grass cutting difficult for many, especially in the eastern side of the county that is mostly clay.

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