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Surprising household hazards

July 18, 2014
Surprising household hazards

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Your home has well-lit stairways, household cleaners in an upper cabinet and smoke detectors with fresh batteries — so it’s safe, right? Here are some potential household dangers you may not have considered:   Electronic appliances: The advanced features on today’s high-tech appliances make them easy to use.…

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Anglers reminded that importing some baitfish is unlawful

July 18, 2014

The Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that importing certain baitfish species is prohibited. The DNR has recently received numerous questions regarding the importation of baitfish into Michigan and points these inquiries to the Susceptible Fish Species list in Fish Disease Control Order 245. The release – both intentional and unintentional – of live baitfish  is one of the best ways…

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Flags stolen from fairgrounds

July 17, 2014
Flags stolen from fairgrounds

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Ten flags and flagpoles were stolen from the front fence of the Mason County Fairgrounds sometime in the last two days. The flags contain the logos and names of the major sponsors of the Western Michigan Fair. Fair board President Kirk Myers said the flags stolen included Freeman Creek Equipment, Bud Light, Towns Brothers, Hallack Contracting,…

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Sheriff warns of phone scam

July 17, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that several citizens have recently complained about a scam. They have been receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be with the IRS and then demanding payment of back taxes via credit cards. “The sheriff’s office wants to remind citizens to never provide credit card or personal information over the phone…

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Job fair will focus on older worker opportunities

July 17, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) will be accepting applications on Monday, August 4 from noon to 5 p.m., at Michigan Works, 5722 W. US 10.  Program applicants must be age 55 or older, unemployed, live in Mason County, and have incomes of $14,588 per year or less for a family of one ($19,663 for…

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