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Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain. Gerald M. “Jerry” Chancellor, 76, of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home.  Jerry, the son of Moran E. and Bertha A. (Schoenherr) Chancellor, was born in Ludington on October 31, 1944.  He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1963.  He attended Northwestern Michigan College…

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Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville. Fisherman, hunter, and all-around outdoorsman, Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr. entered Jesus’ awaiting arms somewhat unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 while at home. Bud was born in Battle Creek to Charles “Bud” Sr. & Rita (Jackel) Christmas on June 19, 1935.  Bud had a variety of jobs in Mason County until he…

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Griswold honored for 42 years on Custer council.

June 7, 2021

Griswold honored for 42 years on Custer council. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The Custer Village Council honored retiring clerk Margaret “Lolly” Griswold for her 42 years of service to the village during its regular meeting Monday, June 7. Griswold began serving on the council in 1978 and recently stepped down. Taking her place is Cathy Sanders. Griswold said…

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Custer village approves liquor license request from Sanders Meats

June 7, 2021

Custer village approves liquor license request from Sanders Meats. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — During its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 7, Custer Village Council approved a resolution giving Sanders Meats permission to apply for a liquor license with the State of Michigan. Owner Dave Sanders, who is also a village councilor, said the business is considering selling packaged…

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Scottville city commission considering revamping chicken ordinance.

June 7, 2021
Scottville city commission considering revamping chicken ordinance.

Scottville city commission considering revamping chicken ordinance. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission heard a first reading of a revamped chicken ordinance during its regular meeting Monday, June 7. The change in ordinance gives the city manager authority to approve requests by residents for backyard chickens rather than the commission, as it is currently written. The current ordinance does not allow…

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