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Business owners discuss Festival concerns with commission

August 6, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Four Scottville business owners attended the city commission meeting Monday afternoon to discuss their concerns about the plans for this year’s Harvest Festival (see related story here). Richard Cox, owner of Cox’s Sales and Service; Kelly Abrahamson, owner of Pizza Barn Plus; Roy and Linda Holden, owners of Holden’s Home Emporium, each discussed their concerns. Each also acknowledged…

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Scottville holds first reading of fireworks ordinance

August 5, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is a meeting away from having a little peace and quiet in the town during national holidays — at least as much as there can be. The commission had its first reading of the new fireworks ordinance Monday night during its regular meeting. The city’s ordinance already bans consumer grade fireworks (see here for…

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Chamber responds to Harvest Festival decisions

August 5, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — On Sunday, MCP reported that the Scottville Harvest Festival would not have an ox roast or carnival this year. However, the story was written without explaination of why those events are not on this year’s schedule. The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has issued the following release: The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber in conjunction with…

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Ludington mayoral primary is Tuesday

August 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington voters will narrow down their mayoral candidate choices Tuesday during the primary election. The two candidates with the top votes will move on to the November general election. The choices are Ryan Cox, Pete Engblade, Dave Kosla and Wally Taranko. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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MCE voters asked to renew millage

August 5, 2013

CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern school district will vote on a millage renewal Tuesday during the primary election. The proposal allows the district to levy the maximum rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residences and other property exempted by law. It is for up to 19.2595 mills ($19.2595 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).…

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