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Shillinger recovering from injuries following lawnmower/vehicle crash.

June 21, 2018

Shillinger recovering from injuries following lawnmower/vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Sharon Shillinger who was seriously injured Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle while mowing her lawn, remains in Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, but is improving, according to her husband Jay Shillinger, and her daughter, Kayleigh Martin. The 48-year-old’s injuries included a concussion along…

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Rep. VanderWall’s plan to address transportation issues on and off the road signed into law

June 21, 2018

Rep. VanderWall’s plan to address transportation issues on and off the road signed into law LANSING — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) to define electric skateboards and how they operate on local streets, and establish off-road vehicle (ORV) requirements for towing a fishing shanty is now law. VanderWall’s bill defines what constitutes an electric skateboard and restricts…

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Digital speed signs serve as a reminder to motorists.

June 21, 2018

Digital speed signs serve as a reminder to motorists. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Motorists on US 10-31 should be noticing a gentle reminder of their speed. Recently, Michigan Department of Transportation, with cooperation of Mason County Sheriff’s Office, installed three digital speed signs, two on westbound US 10-31 west of Scottville and west of Stiles Road,…

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Obituary: Donald Schierholt, 80, Branch.

June 21, 2018

Obituary: Donald Schierholt, 80, Branch. Donald Joseph Schierholt, 80, of Branch, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Don was born on December 21, 1937 in Ashton, Iowa.  He attended Sheldon High School and graduated from Winona State University in 1960, earning a BS in Physical Education with a minor in English.  Don spent his teaching career at Ludington High…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018.

June 21, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Ted Lee Taylor, 60, of 710 E. Main St., Hart, was found guilty June 12 of trespassing and was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit for eight days served; 30 days…

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