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Hamlin may install street lights on Lincoln

January 10, 2013

HAMLIN TWP. — The township board of trustees is expected to take action tonight on installing street lights on North Lincoln Road near Hamlin Lake estates. If approved, lights will be installed at the intersections of Maple, Linden, Sassafras, Victory Drive and Cherry. The cost includes a $100 installation fee and a monthly charge of approximately $12.50 per light to…

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911 director has mixed feelings about leaving

January 9, 2013
911 director has mixed feelings about leaving

PENTWATER — Rich Feole has bittersweet feelings about leaving his job as director of Mason-Oceana 911. He has the first dispatcher hired at the facility when it opened in 1995. He has gone through several positions there, spending the last 7 as its director. In late December Feole, 47, announced he had accepted a position as deputy director of Calhoun…

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Public will have input into next superintendent

January 9, 2013

LUDINGTON — Members of the public will have opportunities to give their input into what qualities Ludington Area Schools next superintendent has. During its special board meeting Tuesday, the board of education decided to hold focus group meetings to learn what staff, parents, students and community members want in the qualities of Cal DeKuiper’s replacement. Consultant Dr. Michael Washburn will…

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Killips hired as interim superintendent

January 9, 2013
Killips hired as interim superintendent

LUDINGTON — Ludington native David Killips will serve as Ludington Area Schools’ interim superintendent for the remainder of the school year. Killips, who recently retired as superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools, was hired Tuesday after being interviewed by the board of education. Killips will be paid $550 a day without benefits and is contracted until June 30. Current superintendent Cal…

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No injuries in Hamlin rollover

January 7, 2013
No injuries in Hamlin rollover

HAMLIN TWP. — Nobody was injured in a single car rollover on North Lakeshore Drive tonight. The Ford Taurus was driven by a 63-year-old woman, according to responders on the scene. Her car was northbound when it lost control in the curves south of Sugar Grove Road. It is likely the car slid on black ice. Mason County Sheriff’s Office,…

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