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COVE launches capital campaign

April 25, 2013
COVE launches capital campaign

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) announced this morning that it is kicking off a $2.4 million capital campaign. COVE representatives announced they are focusing on gaining financial support from residents throughout Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The purpose of the campaign is to build a new facility on East Ludington Avenue, replacing the 110-year-old…

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Bicyclist injured on U.S. 10

April 25, 2013
Bicyclist injured on U.S. 10

AMBER TWP. — A 46-year-old man was injured late Wednesday night when the bicycle he was riding on U.S. 10-31 was struck by a car. Sgt. Oscar Davila of the Mason County Sheriff’s Department said both the bicycle and car were traveling west when the bicyclist entered the traffic lane. The accident occurred east of Stiles Road in front of…

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Opinion: Don’t jump on the roads bandwagon

April 24, 2013

A letter to the editor by State Representative Ray Franz. A lot is being said lately about roads and funding, and the horrible condition of both.  Of course the immediate response is that the government must raise more revenue to “invest” in the transportation system.  I believe we need to step back, take a breath and really look at the…

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Obit: Frederick Slimmen, 75, Branch

April 24, 2013

Frederick Slimmen age 75 of Branch and formally of Ludington, passed away on April 19, 2013 in Florida. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday April 30, at Emanuel Lutheran Church 501 E Danaher in Ludington with Pastor Dennis Remenschneider officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of…

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Free yard sale listings

April 24, 2013

Got stuff? We have a way to help you get rid of it. The Mason County Press is offering free yard sale classified listings throughout the summer. That’s right, free. No strings attached, no quantity limits, no time limits. Free. You also have the option to add photographs to your listings, for free! To place your yard sale ad, click…

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