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Final Results for Mason County contested races:

November 7, 2018

Final Results for Mason County contested races: With 25 of 25 precincts reporting, here are the results of the contested political races and proposals in Mason County: State Senator 35th District: Curt VanderWall (R), 8,931; Michael Taillard (D), 4,385; Timothy Coon (L), 275 State Representative 101st District: Jack O’Malley (R), 8,327; Kathy Wiejaczka (D), 5,280 West Shore Community College Board…

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Cougar sighting in Custer Township?

November 6, 2018

Cougar sighting in Custer Township? CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Tim Dill found this picture on one of his trail cameras of what he believes is a cougar near US 10 and Bean Road just outside of Scottville. The picture was taken on Sunday, Nov. 4. Others may argue that it is a bobcat. Cougars were originally native to Michigan, but were extirpated…

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Obituary: James Brand, 75, Ludington.

November 6, 2018

Obituary: James Brand, 75, Ludington. James Gerald Brand, age 75, of Ludington passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 after an automobile accident. He was born May 6, 1943 in Homer, Michigan. After high school, James enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He proudly served his county from 1961 to 1966. James worked in the state correctional system for 29 years.…

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4-H reaches $50K endowment goal

November 6, 2018

4-H reaches $50K endowment goal VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County 4-H recently reached its $50,000 goal for the Mason County 4-H Endowment fund. The Pennies from Heaven Foundation has offered to match $10,000 if an additional $10,000 is reached by Dec. 31, 2018. The Mason County 4-H Endowment fund provides the 4-H program with the means to benefit many lives…

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Blessing of the Hunt on Nov. 10.

November 6, 2018

Blessing of the Hunt on Nov. 10. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt on Saturday November 10, 2018 starting at 6:30 p.m. The church is located 2 ½ miles south and ½ mile west of Custer on Wilson Road. The annual event is an…

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