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Deputies from Oceana, Mason challenge each other to not shave.

October 4, 2017

Deputies from Oceana, Mason challenge each other to not shave. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office have challenged each other to a “beard off.” For the past four years, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has allowed beards to be grown by personnel — violating department policy — during the months of…

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West Shore Bank opens mortgage, wealth management office in Traverse City.

October 4, 2017

West Shore Bank opens mortgage, wealth management office in Traverse City. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently opened a mortgage loan and wealth management office at 627 W. Front St. in Traverse City. The Traverse City location will specialize in residential lending as well as providing wealth management services to residents and businesses in northern Michigan. The bank services…

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Domestic assaults top police activity.

October 4, 2017

Domestic assaults top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects in separate incidents for domestic violence and other charges Tuesday, Oct. 3, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral. The first incident at 1 a.m. in the 1500 block of US 10 resulted in the arrest of Christopher Joseph Sekenske Jr., 22, of Ludington on charges…

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Beach bonfire, hayride to benefit state park playground.

October 4, 2017

Beach bonfire, hayride to benefit state park playground. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Enjoy a horse-pulled hay ride, a beach bonfire, doughnut holes, apple drink, music and fresh October air at Ludington State Park Saturday, Oct. 14 from 4 t0 7 p.m. in a family-friendly benefit for the Friends of Ludington State Park playground project. Donations will be accepted for the event centered at the Lake…

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Scottville Optimist Club garage sale table rentals available.

October 4, 2017

Scottville Optimist Club garage sale table rentals available. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Optimist Center in downtown Scottville. Lunch will be available. Table rental is $20 for the first table and $10 for additional tables. To reserve space or any questions call…

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