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Runaway apprehended after allegedly stealing vehicle, fleeing from police

November 5, 2025

FOUNTAIN — A 16-year-old boy was transported by Mason County sheriff’s deputies to a juvenile detention facility after allegedly running away from home and stealing a vehicle Tuesday night, Nov. 4, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The boy faces charges in the juvenile court system of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA)/car theft, breaking and entering, and…

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Man arrested on warrants after deputies receive ‘suspicious vehicle’ call

November 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Manistee man was arrested on outstanding warrants after Mason County sheriff’s deputies received a call that a “suspicious vehicle” was sitting in the roadway on Victory Corners Road near Groth Road Monday, Nov. 3, around 11:30 a.m., said…

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MCC bond passes!

November 4, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The fourth time was the charm! Mason County Central School District’s most recent bond proposal has passed. Unofficial results were: 940, yes to 673, no with two Lake County precincts not yet reported (however those numbers are traditionally low). The proposal called for a 2.15 mill renewal which will generate up to $23,357,000. The…

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MCC school election results to date, 10:25 p.m.

November 4, 2025

MCC school election results to date, 10:25 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts have been reported. 11 out of 14 precincts reporting (note that results of Lake County {2} precincts may not be available tonight, but are statistically minimal compared to the Mason…

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MCC school election results to date, 10:15 p.m.

November 4, 2025

MCC school election results to date, 10:15 p.m. These are the unofficial results of the Mason County Central school election to date. Final results will be posted once all precincts have been reported. 10 out of 14 precincts reporting (note that results of Lake County {2} and Oceana County {1} precincts may not be available tonight, but are statistically minimal…

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