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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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The big splash! Lake Jump raises funds for county veterans

May 3, 2014
The big splash! Lake Jump raises funds for county veterans

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  See video below.  LUDINGTON — Though the 14th Ludington Lake Jump was moved back to the beginning of May, rather than the end of March, Lake Michigan just seemed a little colder to repeat jumpers. “It was definitely cold,” said Rep. Ray Franz. “This was my third time and it just seemed a little colder this…

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