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Minor injuries after boat strikes breakwater

August 29, 2017

Minor injuries after boat strikes breakwater. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two Pontiac men received minor injuries after their boat struck the south breakwater Tuesday night. The crash occurred about 9:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Marine Deputy Mike Fort, the men were returning from fishing when the 18-feet long Rinker struck the rocks on the northwest corner…

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Traffic delays expected Wednesday on PM Hwy. 

August 29, 2017

Traffic delays expected Wednesday on PM Hwy.  #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Traffic delays are expected on Pere Marquette Highway between First Street and Iris Road between the hours of 7 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 217, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.  Large equipment is expected to be transported to the Consumers Energy pump storage plant on…

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Two former Mason County women remain safe during Harvey’s destruction.

August 29, 2017

Two former Mason County women remain safe during Harvey’s destruction. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. As Hurricane Harvey has caused massive destruction, two former Mason County women who now live in the Houston area have been able to remain safe. I spoke Monday evening with Tara Patten and Lisa (Schwass) Raynor -Keck about their experiences through the hurricane and tropical storm…

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Recent deaths, reported Aug. 29, 2017.

August 29, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Bradley Heyse Estlick, 30, of Branch, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Walter Swiger, of Scottville, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Carolyn Joyce VanSickle, 57, of Fountain, died on Saturday, August,…

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The Land: Egeler Beef Farm, going green.

August 28, 2017

  The Land: Egeler Beef Farm, going green. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — It’s feeding time at Egeler Beef Farm, 2940 West Victory Drive. Eric Egeler walks out to the pasture and relocates the thin electric fence. It takes about 15 minutes to move the fence and the herd follows him to the new section of…

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