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Beavers believe to be cause of Hansen Rd. culvert blockage; road is open again.

December 10, 2021

Beavers believe to be cause of Hansen Rd. culvert blockage; road is open again. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road, between Dennis and Victory Corner roads is open to traffic again. The road was closed last week to allow crews from Mason County Road Commission to unplug a 48-inch culvert underneath the road. MCRC  Highway Engineer/Project Manager…

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Obituary: John “JR” Vest, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain.

December 10, 2021

Obituary: John “JR” Vest, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain. John Richard “JR” Vest, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born February 27, 1938 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Robert and Georgiana (Ward) Vest.  JR was adopted by Robert Vest when he was 6-years-old. His biological father, John Hendricks, was killed in…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021.

December 10, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Joanne Urban, 82, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 3, 2021.  Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville David J. Ulrich, 74, of Branch, died on Thursday, December 9, 2021.  Funeral arrangements are being cared…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021.

December 10, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: John Richard “JR” Vest, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Archie Holbrook, 96, of Scottville, died on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak…

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MCC investigate threat rumor, turns out unfounded. 

December 9, 2021

MCC investigate threat rumor, turns out unfounded.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools officials became aware of a rumor of a threat made by a middle school student today at the end of the school day. Superintendent Jeff Mount, in a statement to the district, stated that Scottville Police Department was immediately notified to help school…

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