Rural fire authority receives $124K grant from state. CUSTER — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority recently received a grant of $124,000 from the Michigan Department of Treasury for each of the fire authority’s 124 firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, The Michigan Department of Treasury’s Office of Revenue Sharing created a grant program to pay hazard premiums…
Rep. O’Malley named Republican deputy whip in Michigan House LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, of Lake Ann, will assume majority caucus deputy whip responsibilities in the Michigan House after Republican legislators on Thursday selected him to the position for the 2021-22 legislative term. O’Malley represents the 101st district which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. He was just re-elected…
Road commission offers online snow plowing status. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) has launched a new, interactive map called Snowpaths. The service will keep people informed of the snow removal process on roads maintained by the road commission for the 2020-21 winter season. “We believe that providing Snowpaths will allow residents and public agencies to safely plan…
Bluegrass singer-songwriter to perform in WSCC Living Room Series VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Bluegrass singer-songwriter Sierra Hull will bring her signature blend of traditional bluegrass and roots music to West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Living Room Series on Friday, Nov. 13. The virtual concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and the online event is free of charge. At only 28 years…
Chamber holding county-wide holiday decorating contest. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new holiday event for 2020, Deck the Halls: A Mason County Holiday Decorating Contest. All county residents and businesses are invited to participate and light up the area in anticipation of the Christmas season. The contest is being held in lieu of the…
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