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4 vehicle crash on Hansen.

November 22, 2015
4 vehicle crash on Hansen.

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An overnight dusting of snow and today’s sunshine has caused many country roads to be covered in ice. Four vehicles were involved in two separate crashes within minutes of each other at the same location Sunday afternoon. The initial crash occurred when a Pontiac Vibe was traveling west on Hansen Road and slipped…

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Car dealerships assist with new MCC chairs.

November 21, 2015
Car dealerships assist with new MCC chairs.

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s athletic department recently purchased new sideline chairs thanks to the financial support of the county’s three new car dealerships: Great Lakes Ford, Urka Auto Center and Watson Chrysler. The donation from the three businesses allowed MCC to purchase 52 chairs for athletes, visiting teams and event staff during indoor contests. A banner thanking the three…

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Recent deaths, reported Nov. 19, 2015.

November 19, 2015

Edna W. Carter, 92, passed away on November 19 in Grand Rapids.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Donald W. Villadsen, 96, of Free Soil passed away on November 17, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Howard Fugere 88, of Ludington, passed away on November 18,…

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HistoryPrize to include lakeshore from St. Joseph to Frankfort; set to debut in 2017.

November 19, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  FRANKFORT — HistoryPrize, a history competition based on the concept of Grand Rapids’ Art Prize, is scheduled to be held June 9 through June 19, 2017. The inaugural event was originally scheduled to be held in Mason County in 2016, however a conflict between the event’s founder, Mara MacKay and the local committee, resulted in the…

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Fountain sculpture will celebrate lumber heritage; to be dedicated next May.

November 19, 2015
Fountain sculpture will celebrate lumber heritage; to be dedicated next May.

FOUNTAIN — Fountain residents Jerry and Shirley Chancellor are leading a local committee which is preparing for the dedication of its sculpture over the Memorial Day weekend in 2016.  This new piece of public art will be located in a highly visible place on a plaza in close proximity to the village’s post office and convenience store. They have engaged…

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