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2 receive minor injuries following crash

April 10, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Two people received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash today, April 10, at the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Meisenheimer Road. The crash involved a Ford Explorer, which was eastbound on Meisenheimer Road, and a Honda Pilot that was northbound on Pere Marquette Highway. The crash occurred when the driver of the…

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Gravel reported stolen

April 10, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MEADE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission reported the alleged theft of gravel from a cul-de-sac in the 9000 block of North Budzynski Road Monday, April 8, shortly after 11 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent…

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Two new members appointed to Promise Zone board

April 10, 2024

LUDINGTON — Two new directors were appointed to the Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board of Directors during its April 8, 2024 meeting: Michael Haveman and Michael Masters. Haveman is captain of Ludington Police Department and has lived in Mason County over 20 years. He has also taught law enforcement classes at West Shore Community College. Masters is dean of…

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Stage Left Theatre Co. accepting scholarship applications

April 10, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is now accepting applications for its second annual scholarship program. The non-profit organization is offering two $500 scholarships. Those eligible would meet the following criteria: Acceptance to educational program with theater implications (i.e. acting, set design, lighting, costuming, choreography, etc). Proof required. Eligible programs may include, but are not limited to: educational camps,…

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Body of missing Scottville soldier to be buried Friday in Miami

April 9, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, April 12, 2024, an event that is almost 82 years overdo, will take place. U.S. Army Cpl. Frank Vincent Benak will be laid to rest. Benak, who had been a resident of Custer Township, was declared missing in action in 1942. Last month MCP reported that Benak’s remains had been identified but, at the…

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