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Questions about Prop 1

August 1, 2014

Letter to the Editor: On August 5, 2014, voters are being asked to approve a ballot proposal that will supposedly eliminate the collection of personal property taxes for most businesses operating in Michigan.  However, after examining the proposal, the words: personal property tax, do not even appear. Quoting the proposal: A yes vote will reduce the state use tax and…

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Teens who died in crash were heading to Michigan’s Adventure

August 1, 2014
Teens who died in crash were heading to Michigan’s Adventure

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A day that was meant to be filled with fun at Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park turned tragic Thursday afternoon. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said in a statement this morning that investigators believe, based on interviews and the driver’s cell phone’s GPS application, that the two teens who died on Pere Marquette…

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GR man arrested for multiple warrants

August 1, 2014
GR man arrested for multiple warrants

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber. VICTORY TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old Grand Rapids man Thursday night at 10:28 p.m. on the charge of disturbance along with multiple other outstanding warrants. Deputies were initially called to a residence in the 6500 block of North Stiles Road on a disturbance call.…

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Sculpture to be dedicated at library

August 1, 2014
Sculpture to be dedicated at library

LUDINGTON — The latest addition to the Mason County Sculpture Trail will be dedicated Friday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The sculpture, “Double the Fun” will be located in the Craig R. Rasmussen Outdoor Activity Area of the library. The bronze sculpture was created by artist Stanley Proctor and is being given…

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Church women to hold salad lunch

August 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — Church Women United of Mason County is holding a salad luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 413 E. Pere Marquette St. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the door or at many local area churches. Proceeds go towards local faith-based charities. Anyone with questions may…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks