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United Way raises over 40% of campaign goal.

November 19, 2014

After four weeks of a nine-week campaign, United Way of Mason County has raised 42.62% of its $370,000.00 goal with pledges totaling $212,306.19.  Over 98% of the dollars raised will stay right here in Mason County. According to Lynne Russell, executive director, the dollars raised from this year’s campaign, will be awarded to local programs that are focusing on achieving…

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Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

November 19, 2014
Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

SHERIDAN TWP. — A 30-year-old Fountain man was arrested Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9:04 p.m. by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence in the 7000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County: Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 – 8:43 p.m., car-deer crash, West Conrad Rd. near Meyers Rd., Pere Marquette…

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Closings for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

November 19, 2014
Closings for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook  and at www.smith-eddy.com.  Closings and cancellations are coming in: – Scottville United Methodist Church, all Wednesday night events cancelled. – Prayer & Praise Assembly of God, Wednesday Night Equip, cancelled. – Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ludington: All Wednesday…

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Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

November 19, 2014
Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

Mason and Oceana counties continue to be under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity with an addition 5 to 10 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. We will be reporting on closings and cancellations as they are presented to us (please do not contact us about school…

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Ludington man bound to circuit court for CSC charges, home invasion.

November 19, 2014
Ludington man bound to circuit court for CSC charges, home invasion.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, will be arraigned in circuit court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court this morning. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, was arrested following an Aug. 25 incident at Pineway Apartments. He faces…

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