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Riverton pancake breakfast returns May 7. 

March 24, 2022

Riverton pancake breakfast returns May 7.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is returning this year after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage.  The breakfast will…

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Scottville Recreation Ball registration occurring. 

March 24, 2022

Scottville Recreation Ball registration occurring.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville Recreation is holding a series of summer ball round-ups at Spartan Community Field near the Middle School. Parents interested in registering their children for t-ball, baseball or softball are encouraged to attend.  The remainder of round-ups are as follows:  Monday, April 4, 6 to 7 p.m.  Wednesday, April 6, 6 to 7…

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Arson murder case has led detectives to Alaska, U.P.

March 23, 2022

Arson murder case has led detectives to Alaska, U.P. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The case involving the murder of a Sheridan Township resident has involved countless hours and thousands of miles of travel by Mason County Sheriff’s Office detectives, including a trip to Anchorage, Alaska.  Jeffrey Grant, 57, died in a house fire at 3746 N. Morse Road…

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Three arrested following ‘suspicious vehicle’ complaint.

March 23, 2022

Three arrested following ‘suspicious vehicle’ complaint. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Three suspects were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, March 22, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 100 block of North Nelson Road following a suspicious vehicle complaint in…

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Custer VFW Cabin Fever Stew Cook-off.

March 23, 2022

Custer VFW Cabin Fever Stew Cook-off. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer VFW will hold a Cabin Fever Stew Cook-off on Saturday, March 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry fee is $5, taster fee is $5. There will be prices for first, second and third place. The event will also include a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. The event is open…

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