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Our most familiar birds-of-prey are those that are conspicuous in open fields and wooded boundaries such as red-tailed hawks and American kestrels. And of course, bald eagles are hard to miss along our rivers, streams, and lakefront areas. Though much less frequent and seldom seen, the red-s…

Forest carbon’s role in climate change mitigation is a hot topic these days, at least in the forestry world. As with many issues, a confusing miasma of information floats around the media.

SCOTTVILLE — West Shore Community College invites the public to a special poetry reading and book signing with local award-winning poet Paul Garland on Tues., April 16, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the WSCC Bookstore located in the Schoenherr Campus Center.

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It’s that time again! St. Patrick’s Day? Spring? Not yet! It’s time for the 33rd annual Family AfFAIR being hosted at Mason County Central High School.

This weekend, many of us attended the funeral of our dear friend and classmate, Sammi Bateson, who was tragically killed in front of our school 12 days ago. Since that time, we have suffered a range of emotions including shock, dismay, anger, frustration and just pure sadness. During today’s…

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After almost two years of enduring construction and remodeling and still running a school, the construction projects at Ludington High School and the OJ DeJonge Middle School are finished and ready to be unveiled to the community.

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MANISTEE COUNTY — A 27-year-old man from Mancelona was arraigned this week in Manistee County and charged with six counts of varying degrees in the alleged sexual abuse of a child that spanned several years, according to a press release provided by the Michigan State Police.

    When the government violates anyone’s Constitutional rights in order to protect oppressive policy decisions, citizens must object even if we personally are not yet targeted. To cave in only encourages police state enthusiasts. Martin Niemoller addressed this danger when speaking about the co…

      For weeks I have been trying to get answers from you to what I believe are legitimate questions, but to no avail. I have called your office in Washington, D.C., I have emailed you, I have posted on your two web sites numerous times requesting answers, I submitted three questions prior to you…