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Michigan fire season builds during wildfire prevention week

April 22, 2014

Most of Michigan’s wildfires occur in the spring – April, May and June. According to the Department of Natural Resources, which is responsible for wildland fire protection on 30 million acres of state and private land, April is when wildfires start becoming a problem. During the state’s annual observance of Wildfire Prevention Week, April 20-26, the DNR reminds the public about the dangers of…

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Governor tours FloraCraft: ‘This really gets me fired up.’

April 21, 2014
Governor tours FloraCraft: ‘This really gets me fired up.’

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — “It’s great to see a company as successful as this,” Gov. Rick Snyder said after he took a tour of the FloraCraft plant in Ludington Monday afternoon. “It was an honor to have him here,” said Jim Scatena, CEO/president of FloraCraft, the world’s largest supplier of Styrofoam products for the craft and floral display…

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Scottville budget calls for small pay increases

April 21, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.   SCOTTVILLE — City employees may be getting a small raise if the 2014/2015 budget is approved. A public hearing on the next fiscal year’s budget will be held this afternoon during the regular meeting of the city commission, which is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. City Manager Amy Williams reports that both revenues and expenditures are…

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Deputies arrest 3 over weekend

April 21, 2014
Deputies arrest 3 over weekend

Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the weekend. Two of the arrests involved drivers who were driving while their licenses suspended. Another arrest involved a Mason County Friend of the Court violation. The activity of the MCSO from April 18 to April 20, 2014 is as follows:   April 18:  – 7 a.m. Car/deer crash, no…

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The week begins with some rain and thunderstorms

April 21, 2014
The week begins with some rain and thunderstorms

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, April 21, 2014. Rain showers this morning then thundershowers in the afternoon. High 59 F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Sunset: 8:37 p.m.  Tonight, rain showers early with clearing later at night. Low 38 F. Winds NNW at 10…

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