Community

Group seeks to start promise zone, free tuition for county high school graduates.

November 15, 2017

Group seeks to start promise zone, free tuition for county high school graduates. LUDINGTON — The public is invited to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Monday, November 27 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for public input concerning the Mason County Promise. A group of individuals is researching the idea of a promise type…

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People Fund and YAC grants help FLSP meet match grant to purchase playground equipment for State Park

November 15, 2017

People Fund and YAC grants help FLSP meet match grant to purchase playground equipment for Ludington State Park HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park recently raised the $15,000 it needed to match a $62,727.50 grant offered by playground equipment manufacturer GameTime and the equipment has been ordered for the proposed accessible playground at the Hamlin Lake beach area…

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Chamber donates $18K from Macker proceeds to local groups.

November 14, 2017

Chamber donates $18K from Macker proceeds to local groups. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has presented $18,485 to local community organizations that assisted with the 2017 Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Those organizations include:  Ludington High School Athletics Department, Ludington Area School’s Lakeview Elementary School, Mason County Central High School cross country team; City…

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The many faces of homelessness. 

November 13, 2017

The many faces of homelessness.  Editor’s Note: This week is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. By Diana Hanna, TrueNorth Community Services. The face of homelessness can often be hidden from view. Unlike, in urban areas where homeless people are in plain sight on street corners and sidewalks, homelessness is not as evident in rural communities like ours. Take one perspective…

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Scottville Optimists to hold 40th annual Thanksgiving Senior Dinner. 

November 13, 2017

Scottville Optimists to hold 40th annual Thanksgiving Senior Dinner.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold its 40th Thanksgiving Senior Dinner beginning at noon on Sunday, Nov. 19. The Optimist Club building is located behind West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville. Admission is free. Attendees may bring a dessert to share.

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Eats & Drinks

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