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Trooper dies following shooting; suspect shot

September 10, 2013
Trooper dies following shooting; suspect shot

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TWP. — Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield of Manistee has died as a result of being shot in the head Monday evening following what appeared to be a routine traffic stop on North Custer Road near Townline Road, WOOD-TV 8 of Grand Rapids has reported. Michigan State Police First Lt. Chris McIntire, commander…

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College to observe Constitution Day

September 9, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — In celebration of the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, West Shore Community College has organized a variety of activities on Sept. 17, to commemorate the vote taken on Sept. 17, 1787, by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to approve the adoption of the United States Constitution. A series of videos titled “Conversations…

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Benishek will vote against Syria strikes

September 9, 2013
Benishek will vote against Syria strikes

WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today announced he intends to vote against President Obama’s plan to conduct American military strikes in Syria.   “I believe a majority of Northern Michigan’s citizens have grown tired of war in the Middle East and are very wary of getting involved in another nation’s civil war. That’s why I’m planning to vote against…

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Scottville and Ludington expected to tighten fireworks ordinances

September 8, 2013

Scottville City Commission and Ludington City Council are both expected to approve tightening their fireworks ordinances Monday evening during their respective regular meetings. Both cities are proposing amending their fireworks ordinances, allowing them to prohibit the use of fireworks from 1 to 8 a.m. on the day before, the day of and the day after of the 10 federal holidays. State law…

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Scottville Harvest Festival schedule

September 7, 2013
Scottville Harvest Festival schedule

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival schedule of events has been announced. This year’s festival is organized by the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber in conjunction with the City of Scottville, Scottville Main Street, and the Mason County Central Educational Foundation. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.: ​​Farmers’ Market 7 p.m.: ​Queen’s Coronation followed by music by Michael…

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