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COVE launches capital campaign

April 25, 2013
COVE launches capital campaign

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) announced this morning that it is kicking off a $2.4 million capital campaign. COVE representatives announced they are focusing on gaining financial support from residents throughout Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The purpose of the campaign is to build a new facility on East Ludington Avenue, replacing the 110-year-old…

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Bicyclist injured on U.S. 10

April 25, 2013
Bicyclist injured on U.S. 10

AMBER TWP. — A 46-year-old man was injured late Wednesday night when the bicycle he was riding on U.S. 10-31 was struck by a car. Sgt. Oscar Davila of the Mason County Sheriff’s Department said both the bicycle and car were traveling west when the bicyclist entered the traffic lane. The accident occurred east of Stiles Road in front of…

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Free yard sale listings

April 24, 2013

Got stuff? We have a way to help you get rid of it. The Mason County Press is offering free yard sale classified listings throughout the summer. That’s right, free. No strings attached, no quantity limits, no time limits. Free. You also have the option to add photographs to your listings, for free! To place your yard sale ad, click…

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Rotta takes out petition to run for mayor

April 23, 2013
Rotta takes out petition to run for mayor

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – Tom Rotta is the fourth person to announce that he has taken out a petition to run for mayor of the City of Ludington. It is probably safe to say that Rotta has been a thorn in the side of city hall for the past few years. He is an activist who has made…

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Public comment of Badger consent decree ends Friday

April 23, 2013

The public has until Friday to make comments about the consent decree agreement between Lake Michigan Carferry and the U.S. government. The agreement was reached in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s demand that the S.S. Badger stop discharging coal ash into Lake Michigan. LMC, the Badger’s parent company, had been operating under an exemption that expired the end of…

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