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Mason County residents receive traffic safety awards.

May 27, 2021

Mason County residents receive traffic safety awards. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and Hamlin Township resident Dr. Dan Petterson are among six individuals/organizations who were honored by the Michigan Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission this morning, Thursday, May 27, 2021, as recipients of the Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award.  The Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award is named for…

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Students receive ag-based scholarships from Smith & Eddy Insurance.

May 27, 2021

Students receive ag-based scholarships from Smith & Eddy Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance recently awarded two local high seniors each $1,000 for agriculture-based continuing education. The scholarships went to Lydia Howe and Tess Bradley.  Lydia is a senior at Mason County Eastern (graduated tonight) and is the daughter of John Paul and Sheri Howe of…

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79th District Court news, posted May 27, 2021.

May 27, 2021

79th District Court news, posted May 27, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Donald Thomas Miller, 32, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington; May 25; Ludington Police Department (LPD); breaking and entering. Pretrial: June 14 at 11 a.m. Bail: $2,500 personal recognizance. -Jeremy Ray Parker, 41, of 7890…

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Obituary: MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington.

May 27, 2021

Obituary: MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington. MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born September 30, 1943, in Ludington to the late Joseph and Regina Betka.   MaryAnn retired from Scotty’s Restaurant, where she was employed for 25 years. After retirement, she volunteered for and supported Hospice. She enjoyed traveling and spending winters…

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FiveCAP offering food distribution for eligible seniors.

May 27, 2021

FiveCAP offering food distribution for eligible seniors. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offered through FiveCAP, Inc., benefits income-eligible senior citizens 60 and older, helping supply food to their homes.  The bi-monthly food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at FiveCAP’s Johnson Road Warehouse, located at 44 E. Johnson…

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