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Air temperatures in low ’70s today

September 5, 2013
Air temperatures in low ’70s today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 11 a.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…

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H.W. Quigley, Mason County’s last Gettysburg veteran

September 4, 2013
H.W. Quigley, Mason County’s last Gettysburg veteran

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Sometimes I get a little behind in the human interest stories I want to write. This is one of those stories. I’ve been contemplating it for over a year and it should have been written and posted back at the beginning of July, but nonetheless, here it is the beginning of September. I still think it’s…

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Beach hazard in effect today

September 4, 2013
Beach hazard in effect today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 12:30 p.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…

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Branch teen’s fight against cancer ends

September 3, 2013
Branch teen’s fight against cancer ends

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — A Branch Township teenager ended a nearly two-year fight against cancer Monday, surrounded by his family. For 18-year-old Adam, his journey here on Earth may have ended but the true adventure has only just begun. “My son was a warrior,” his mother, Ami Jo Voorheis said. “He fought to the end. I will…

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County campground welcome center ceremony

September 3, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Mason County Parks and Recreation Commission governing board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new Welcome Center at the Mason County Campground. The ceremony for the Center is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 5906 W. Chauvez…

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