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MCC forensics competes in regionals, off to state

April 8, 2014
MCC forensics competes in regionals, off to state

SCOTTVILLE –Mason County Central High School forensics team recently competed in regionals on March 27. As a result, the team will bring 23 events with 29 students to the state finals in May at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. “I’m very proud of this year’s team,” Coach Tom Richert said. 1st place Regional champs were: Silja Backmann, Ashleigh Mccabe, Abbie…

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Fire department holds the key to saving your business

April 8, 2014
Fire department holds the key to saving your business

LUDINGTON — Have you ever thought about how the fire department gains access to a commercial building during an emergency? There is always the option of breaking in the door, but that’s often an unnecessary procedure, especially when the call is often a false alarm. Businesses often register authorized personnel, known as a key holder, who have the ability to…

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Victory preschool registration nights

April 8, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — Mason County Central Schools’ Victory Early Childhood Development will be holding Great Start Readiness Program preschool registration this month. Dates are Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., at Scottville Elementary on West Maple Street in Scottville and Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m., at Victory Early Childhood Center on North Stiles Road. All preschool children must be 4-years-old by…

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Hospital volunteers recognized; helistop has record use in March

April 8, 2014
Hospital volunteers recognized; helistop has record use in March

LUDINGTON — Many organizations rely on volunteers and their service is being recognized this week (April 6-12) during National Volunteer Week. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is one area organization with a particularly active volunteer group. The hospital’s137 volunteers work in virtually every department, staff the gift shop, and hold fundraisers throughout the year to finance enhancements they donate to the…

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Scottville may consider ORVs

April 8, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Should Scottville allow off road vehicles? This is a question that the city will be exploring. Dan Quinn, owner of U-Win Motor Sports of Amber Township, spoke to the city commission asking for the city to allow ORVs, like many of the county townships have allowed. The city commission discussed the topic and decided to first hold a…

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