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MDOT considering roundabout at U.S. 10 and Brye

January 2, 2013

AMBER TWP. — The Michigan Department of Transportation is considering building a round-about at the U.S. 10 and Brye Road intersection. The intersection is listed as one of the most dangerous in northwestern Michigan, along with the intersection at U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette Highway. A recent report from MDOT, stated 13 crashes resulting in injuries occurred at U.S. 10…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 2, 2013

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason County from 10 p.m. this evening until 4 p.m. Thursday. The advisory is also for Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties. Snow showers are expected to increase in coverage and intensity west of U.S. 131 toward midnight and may be heavy at times overnight. Total…

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Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign saw 37% increase this year

January 2, 2013

The number of people in Mason County choosing to get rides instead of driving on New Year’s Eve increased by 37% this year, thanks to the 2012 Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said the campaign was a great success again this year making the New Year’s Eve celebrations safe and enjoyable. “This success was due…

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Happy 2013! Video

January 1, 2013
Happy 2013! Video

  Here is video of the Ludington Light Up the Lake New Year’s Eve ball drop and fireworks, welcoming 2013. We will have additional video on Tuesday.

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Fire victim died on his birthday

December 31, 2012
Fire victim died on his birthday

BRANCH TWP. — Douglas Hill died in a house fire Sunday morning, on his 63rd birthday. He was a photographer, his specialty was scenic photographs that he displayed in a storefront in downtown Scottville. For many years, he worked for R&R Furniture, which later became Holden’s Home Emporium. Physical ailments prevented him from working, though; he had a heart condition,…

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