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Prowling suspect arrested north of Scottville

June 27, 2014

CUSTER TWP. — A 21-year-old Burr Oak man was arrested Thursday night after law enforcement was called to a prowler complaint in the 800 block of North U.S. 31 just outside of Scottville. The initial 911 dispatch said a woman heard tapping on her window and her dog was barking. The home apparently had been broken into previously. Mason County…

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Motorcyclist injured after bike strikes deer on 31

June 26, 2014
Motorcyclist injured after bike strikes deer on 31

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  FREE SOIL TWP. — A motorcyclist was injured Thursday evening after the bike he was riding struck a deer on U.S. 31 between Townline and Freeman roads. The man, who was from Illinois, was traveling with a group on a circle tour around Lake Michigan, according to a firefighter on the scene. Most of his injuries…

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Shop smart for efficient lighting

June 26, 2014
Shop smart for efficient lighting

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency.  It’s lights-out for standard incandescents: Due to failure to meet federal energy-efficiency regulations set in 2007, the popular lightbulbs will soon no longer be available. The gradual phase out began in 2012 with the 100- and 75-watt bulbs and will culminate once the 40- and 60-watt selections sell…

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Minor injuries following Ludington crash

June 26, 2014
Minor injuries following Ludington crash

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 78-year-old Ludington woman received a ticket after a crash at the intersection of Tinkham and Rath avenues Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3:15 p.m. when the driver was traveling south on Rath Avenue in a Buick and failed to yield at the Tinkham intersection. Her vehicle collided with a west bound Ford…

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Fairgrounds dedication ceremony

June 26, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Western Michigan Fair Association Board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new improvements at the Mason County Fairgrounds.  The ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Mason County received funding of…

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