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100 students to get free plane rides for good attendance.

June 6, 2019

100 students to get free plane rides for good attendance. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — About 100 local students will be getting free airplane rides this Saturday as a reward to having good attendance at school. The event is being organized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Pathways to Potential with rides being provided by Mason County Pilots…

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Obituary: Robert Tracy, 72, of Custer.

June 6, 2019

Obituary: Robert Tracy, 72, of Custer. Robert G. Tracy, 72, of Chelsea and Custer passed away suddenly at his home on June 3, 2019. He was born March 17, 1947 in Manistee to Robert Burton and Mary Margaret (Despres) Tracy.  He grew up on the rivers of Mason County with his siblings and friends. He graduated from Mason County Central…

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Accelerated meetings center on building Michigan’s infrastructure

June 6, 2019

Accelerated meetings center on building Michigan’s infrastructure By state Rep. Jack O’Malley LANSING — For six weeks, the House Transportation Committee set out on a mission to thoroughly examine how roads are built so we can deliver a better value for Michigan taxpayers.  We doubled our meetings per week to ask the tough questions that residents need answered to help…

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Library to host Teddy Bear Picnic. 

June 6, 2019

Library to host Teddy Bear Picnic.  SCOTTVILLE — Children of all ages are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic on Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Mason County District Library in Scottville. Guests should bring their teddy bear or favorite toy to the picnic where they will hear stories and enjoy a special picnic on the library’s front lawn. Children below…

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Water Safety Day is Saturday, June 8.

June 6, 2019

Water Safety Day is Saturday, June 8. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department’s annual Water Safety Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a free hot dog lunch and giveaways courtesy of Ludington Walmart and West Shore Bank. Numerous Police, Fire, EMS personnel and emergency vehicles will be at the…

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