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Welcome to the world, Bentley!

May 29, 2014
Welcome to the world, Bentley!

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Bentley Ray Ziolkowski, the son of Rachel Ziolkowski, was born May 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email the announcement and a photograph to editor@MasonCountyPress.com

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Amber Twp. native takes command of Marine helicopter squadron

May 29, 2014
Amber Twp. native takes command of Marine helicopter squadron

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  Amber Township native Lt. Col. Mike Harmon recently took command of the Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 302. Harmon has been in the Marines for 21 years and has served as a helicopter aviator since 1995. “Selection was a bit of a surprise,” Harmon said. “I have been considered for command several times in the past but…

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3 arrested by deputies Wednesday

May 29, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old Scottville man Wednesday in the McDonald’s restaurant parking lot. The man was wanted on two outstanding warrants from Kent County friend of the court, arrears of $26,293 and $2,156. Friend of the court warrants are typically for past due child support payments. Deputies also arrested a 37-year-old…

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Fishing report

May 29, 2014

The following fishing report is from the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources. Fishing patterns are slowly moving into the summer mode. Water temperatures on the Great Lakes are still cold especially Lake Superior which still has ice. The inland lakes are warming at a very slow pace. SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA Lake Erie:  Walleye fishing was still sporadic, but starting to heat…

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Sunny and low 70s today; Lake reaches 49 in Ludington

May 29, 2014
Sunny and low 70s today; Lake reaches 49 in Ludington

The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park Beach, Ludington: 49 F Big Sable Point: 48 F Manistee: 46 F Summit Park: 49 F Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater: 45 F Thursday, May 29, 2014: Sunny. High 71 F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset:…

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