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Ludington yard waste stickers on sale

May 5, 2014

LUDINGTON — The city’s waste hauler has begun to pick up yard waste each Monday and will continue to do so until the last Monday of November. Residents will be required to purchase a yard waste sticker at a cost of $65 at city hall. Residents who purchased yard waste stickers last year should have received a letter from the…

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Scottville commission expected to approve North Main Street paving, budget, 5K run

May 5, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission meets this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. for its regular meeting. The agenda includes a request from City Manager Amy Williams for the commission to approve patch paving the areas of North Main Street that were torn apart over the winter due to water main leaks. Because the quote from Reith Riley came above the…

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Ludington considering changing election years

May 5, 2014

LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council may move its city elections when it meets tonight for its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Recent changes in state law allows municipalities that hold elections in odd-numbered years to change their elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal general elections. Changing Ludington’s election years would save the city $15,100 per year.…

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Circle Rocking ‘S’ Children’s Farm receives community service award

May 3, 2014
Circle Rocking ‘S’ Children’s Farm receives community service award

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — Circle Rocking ’S’ Children’s Farm of Free Soil was awarded the 2013 Community Service Award during the annual dinner of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The non-profit organization is an all-volunteer group that provides animal touch therapy and recreation activities at no charge for individuals…

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Kaines West Michigan is business of the year

May 3, 2014
Kaines West Michigan is business of the year

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — Kaines West Michigan was named the 2013 Business of the Year during the annual dinner of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. “This came as kind of a little bit more than a surprise to me,” said owner Les Kaines. “This company has been successful…

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