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State assists House of Flavors with expansion, 30 jobs to be created. 

November 16, 2017

State assists House of Flavors with expansion, 30 jobs to be created.  LUDINGTON — House of Flavors manufacturing is expanding in Ludington with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The expansion is expected to create 30 jobs. “House of Flavors plays a vital role in Michigan’s agriculture market, providing jobs and supporting local…

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Mason County needs to get tougher on drug dealers.

November 16, 2017

Mason County needs to get tougher on drug dealers. Editorial by Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. It’s time Mason County’s court system sends a message to drug dealers that their crimes will not be tolerated here. On Tuesday, a 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman received a one year jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court for the delivery of heroin. The defendant will serve…

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House approves Rep. VanderWall bill updating ice shanty rules.

November 16, 2017

House approves Rep. VanderWall bill updating ice shanty rules. #MichiganLegislature. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall’s (R-Ludington) bill offering more flexibility in the rules regulating ice shanties placed on Michigan waterways was overwhelmingly approved last week by the Michigan House of Representatives. VanderWall’s legislation gives the Michigan Department of Natural Resources the ability to adjust ice shanty removal dates each…

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County school safety team to conduct drill with Covenant Christian School Friday. 

November 16, 2017

County school safety team to conduct drill with Covenant Christian School Friday.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County School Safety Planning Team, along with Mason County Emergency Management, will hold a “reunification drill” on Friday, Nov. 17 with students and staff at Covenant Christian School. The purpose of the drill is to test the readiness of a new reunification plan,…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov 15, 2017.

November 15, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov 15, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Gary Ventrice Jr., 36, of Fountain died Sunday, November 12, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Ruth VanStrien, 100, of Grand Rapids died Wednesday, November 15, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation…

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