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Scottville to change refuse hauler

April 7, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — The city will be changing to a new refuse carrier beginning the next fiscal year. Earlier in the year the city requested bids for its refuse contract, which expires on June 30 of this year. Republic Services of Manistee provided a smaller bid compared to the city’s current waste hauler, Area 31 of Victory…

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Fire department open house for businesses

April 7, 2014

Learn to Protect Your Business and Building in the Event of Unfortunate Catastrophe LUDINGTON — The Ludington Fire Department is inviting any business from Mason County and the surrounding areas to attend an informative and casual open house on Wednesday, April 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Businesses and building owners will have the opportunity to learn more about how…

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Health department urges adults to get whooping cough vaccination

April 7, 2014

During its March 2014 meeting, the District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) Board of Health approved the following recommendation from Medical Director, Dr. Robert Graham, related to vaccination for whooping cough (pertussis). “Whooping cough (pertussis) continues to spread through our communities,” said Dr. Graham. “Pregnant women, family members and care givers of newborns are urged to get vaccinated against whooping cough.…

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Michigan youth livestock scholarship deadline

April 7, 2014

Lansing, MI – Since 2000, the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF) has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships and educational awards to outstanding youth who have exhibited at the premier livestock events in the state of Michigan. To be eligible for either the MYLSF general scholarship or the statewide scholarship, the applicant must be a resident of Michigan and…

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Scottville Optimists host district meeting

April 7, 2014
Scottville Optimists host district meeting

SCOTTVILLE —  The Scottville Optimist Club hosted a district meeting Saturday for the Michigan District Optimist International with representatives from many Michigan clubs. Dave Fries, governor of Michigan Optimist International was also in attendance. “Meetings such as this help fellow clubs develop programs, communicate and facilitate the mission of youth and community support,” said Scottville Optimist President Scott Shoup. The…

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