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Hamlin man seriously injured following UTV crash.

March 18, 2018

Hamlin man seriously injured following UTV crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATED WITH IDENTIFICATION: HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Michael Scott Shelley, 44, of Hamlin Township was seriously injured after the UTV recreational vehicle he was driving rolled multiple times after striking a deer. The crash occurred about 7:45 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2018 in the 4500 block of Sherman Road, between…

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Benzonia resident running for Democratic nomination in 35th Senate District.

March 17, 2018

Benzonia resident running for Democratic nomination in 35th Senate District. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mike Talliard of Benzonia has recently announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Michigan 35th Senate district seat, which includes Mason and Manistee counties. He will run against Cary Urka of Brethren in the August primary election. Talliard filed his nominating petition on…

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Oceana duo charged with B&Es are repeat felons; names released.

March 16, 2018

Oceana duo charged with B&Es are repeat felons; names released. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people are accused of recently breaking into businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships. Scott Eric Phelps, 45, of Hart, and Candice Lee Fennel, 22, of Hart, have each been charged with one count of safe breaking, four counts of breaking…

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Oceana duo arrested for multiple Amber, PM break-ins.

March 16, 2018

Oceana duo arrested for multiple Amber, PM break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people are accused of breaking into businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships over the past month. A 45-year-old Hart man and a 22-year-old Hart woman have been charged with breaking and entering and safe breaking. The businesses involved included Century 21 Bayshore…

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Stolen iPad, domestic assault among police activity.

March 16, 2018

Stolen iPad, domestic assault among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 14, 2018: – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), fraud, under investigation, 100 block of Campbell road, Branch Township. – 3 p.m., (MSP), stolen iPad, 4000 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 9:16 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Sugar Grove and…

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