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Governor orders flag lowered to honor fallen soldier.

November 25, 2014

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart, of Bay City. Cathcart was killed in action at age 31, on Friday, Nov. 14, while serving in Afghanistan. “Michael made the ultimate sacrifice while…

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Closings, cancelations for Nov. 25, 2014.

November 25, 2014
Closings, cancelations for Nov. 25, 2014.

Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Fremont Insurance, represented by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook  and at www.smith-eddy.com.  Closings and cancelations for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014: – Hart Public Schools – Walkerville Schools _ Shelby Schools

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2 appointed to West Shore Bank board.

November 25, 2014
2 appointed to West Shore Bank board.

LUDINGTON – A former area school administrator and the CEO of one of Ludington’s largest manufacturers have been appointed to the board of directors of West Shore Bank and West Shore Bank Corporation. The appointments were made at the Board meeting held on November 17. Jeanne Oakes is currently the executive director of Community Foundation for Mason County. In 2009…

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4 Oceana men arrested following party at Pentwater hotel.

November 24, 2014

SUMMIT TWP. (Mason Co.) — Four people were arrested Sunday morning following a loud party complaint at the Comfort Inn on South Pere Marquette Highway. At 2:39 a.m. deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were called to the hotel. Upon arrival, several subjects were observed jumping out of windows and fleeing into the woods. Deputies arrested three Hesperia men, ages…

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Hart High School’s ‘The Crucible’ continues Saturday, Sunday.

November 21, 2014

A review by Hannah Kostal. When I heard that the Hart High School Drama Club was doing “The Crucible” for their fall theatre production, I have to admit that I was wary. I never did like the movie, as I thought it sensationalized a very solemn and deeply emotional story. Having read the script previously as well as having background…

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