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Fire damages Amber Twp. pole building.

November 15, 2019

Fire damages Amber Twp. pole building. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A fire severely damaged a pole barn/garage at the James Reid residence, 791 W. Johnson Road, Friday afternoon. When firefighters arrived on the scene at the corner of Johnson and LaSalle roads, the building, located just a few feet from the residence, was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able…

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3 hunters rescued from PM River. 

November 15, 2019

3 hunters rescued from PM River.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Three deer hunters from Grand Rapids were rescued from the Pere Marquette River after their canoe capsized Friday morning. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Riverside Park about 7:30 a.m. for a report of three men in the water west of the park’s boat launch. Two of the men…

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The Scoop: Nickelson Tree Farm

November 14, 2019

The Scoop: Nickelson Tree Farm AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ben Nickelson, owner of Nickelson Evergreens (Nickelson Tree Farm) about the upcoming Christmas tree season, along with the charitable work the farm provides for the community. A presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and Safe Harbor Credit Union.

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Amber land owner frustrated with zoning process.

November 14, 2019

Amber land owner frustrated with zoning process. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Dan Quinn is a frustrated property owner. Quinn, who owns U-Win Motorsports , 2284 W. US 10/31 between Stiles and Quarterline roads, wants to build a storage building on property adjacent to his recreational vehicle sales business. His plan is to use the building for…

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Sex crimes top 79th District Court arraignments

November 14, 2019

Sex crimes top 79th District Court arraignments LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ricky Todd Wilson, 24, homeless, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct (victim between 13-16 years old) and habitual offender supplemental warrant. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 20…

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