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FiveCAP distributes food boxes.

June 12, 2020

FiveCAP distributes food boxes. FiveCAP staff and volunteers recently packed and distributed 1,851 food boxes to low-income people in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP held its quarterly food distribution of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) on Thursday, June 4. The program provides food every three months to income-eligible households. TEFAP is open to residents of all ages…

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Library to begin curbside service.

June 12, 2020

Library to begin curbside service. The Mason County District Library will begin curbside service on Monday, June 15 with other services beginning as soon as safety permits. The library has branches in Ludington and Scottville. To take advantage of Curbside Service, library staff asks that requests be made through the library’s online catalog at www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us. Go to the My Account…

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79th District Court news, posted June 12, 2020.

June 12, 2020

79th District Court news, posted June 12, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felony arraignments – Nicholas James Piehl, 26, no address listed, was arrested June 4, 2020 by Ludington Police Department and charged with assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, habitual offender. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.…

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County buildings to re-open with limited access June 15, fully on June 22.

June 12, 2020

County buildings to re-open with limited access June 15, fully on June 22. LUDINGTON — Mason County governmental buildings will begin opening next week. Buildings will be open by appointment only starting Monday, June 15. Buildings will be open without appointments beginning June 22. Anyone entering the Mason County Courthouse must wear a face covering and/or mask at all times…

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Obituary: Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville

June 12, 2020

Obituary: Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born July 13, 1921 in Falmouth to Thys and Clara (Hansen) Talsma. Joan was the third of 13 children. After schooling, Joan left the area for beauty school at Alba University in Grand Rapids during the Great Depression. After…

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