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Damage in southern Mason County

April 13, 2014
Damage in southern Mason County

The above map shows where the majority of Saturday night’s storm hit. Unofficial reports have indicated that wind gusts of 70 mph came through the area around 8:15 p.m. Major tree and electric wire damage was reported in the Bass Lake area. The red dots show where damage was reported. As of 1 a.m. the following roads were closed: –…

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Strong winds hit south county

April 12, 2014
Strong winds hit south county

RIVERTON TWP. — Straight line winds or tornado? Either way, strong winds caused severe damage in a path through Riverton Township around 8:30 p.m. A path north to south between Stiles Road and Lakeshore Drive appears to have been impacted. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said he was at his house on Morton Road south of Hawley Road when he…

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New brewery brings out the true artist in Andrew Thomas

April 12, 2014
New brewery brings out the true artist in Andrew Thomas

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TWP. — It actually seems like a natural transition for artist extraordinaire Andrew Thomas to open a brewery. Andrew, 33, is always evolving as an artist and this newest venture is just another step in his artistic growth. The setting for the brewery — a tree-lined narrow Stiles Road south of U.S. 10-31 — is…

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Pere Marquette River under flood warning

April 12, 2014
Pere Marquette River under flood warning

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Friday, April 11, 2014. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Pere Marquette River at Scottville Riverside Park. At 10 a.m. Saturday the river stage was at 3.7 feet. Flood stage is 5.5 feet. Minor flooding is expected. Tonight, rain likely with a…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of April 9, 2014

April 11, 2014
79th District Court arraignments, as of April 9, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies –          Koddy Christian Gaut, 25, of 1218 S. Madison Ave., Apt. 5, Ludington, was arrested April 4 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of second-offense possession of marijuana. A preliminary exam…

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