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Motorcyclist safety is top concern for locally-based organization.

March 19, 2018

Motorcyclist safety is top concern for locally-based organization. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — As the snow has cleared most local roads, many motorcyclists are eager to get on the road. Dr, Dan Petterson of Hamlin Township is no exception to being eager to getting his bike on the road. Dan has been riding since he was a teenager in…

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Recent deaths, posted March 19, 2018. 

March 19, 2018

Recent deaths, posted March 19, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dennis James Hansen, 78, of Amber Township, died Monday, March 19, 2018. James Sam Italia, 80, of Ludington, died Friday, March 16, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Full list of 2017 deaths. …

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Weekend police activity included heroin, drunk driving arrests.

March 19, 2018

Weekend police activity included heroin, drunk driving arrests. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Ludington man who locked himself in a gas station bathroom for over two hours was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, March 16, 2018, for possession of heroin. Deputies were called to Airport Shell, 5445 W. US 10,…

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Hamlin man seriously injured following UTV crash.

March 18, 2018

Hamlin man seriously injured following UTV crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATED WITH IDENTIFICATION: HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Michael Scott Shelley, 44, of Hamlin Township was seriously injured after the UTV recreational vehicle he was driving rolled multiple times after striking a deer. The crash occurred about 7:45 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2018 in the 4500 block of Sherman Road, between…

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Benzonia resident running for Democratic nomination in 35th Senate District.

March 17, 2018

Benzonia resident running for Democratic nomination in 35th Senate District. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mike Talliard of Benzonia has recently announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Michigan 35th Senate district seat, which includes Mason and Manistee counties. He will run against Cary Urka of Brethren in the August primary election. Talliard filed his nominating petition on…

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