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4 arrested over weekend; weather causes numerous traffic hazards

January 13, 2014
4 arrested over weekend; weather causes numerous traffic hazards

Four people were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend during separate incidents. The following is the activity report of the MCSO between Jan. 10 and Jan. 12, 2014: Jan. 10, 2014: – 1:01 a.m.: Alarm activation, 700 block Quade Road, Grant Twp. – 10 a.m.: 33-year-old Walhalla man was arrested in Branch Township on a warrant…

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The winter rant

January 13, 2014
The winter rant

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Readers who know me well must be wondering why I haven’t written my annual winter rant.  Well, here it is.  It’s still early in this winter season, and we’ve been immersed in a mix of all the elements.  Most recently that means snow….. and cold…..and wind.  It’s a formidable combination, I’ll admit, but it…

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River flood advisory; snow is coming back

January 13, 2014
River flood advisory; snow is coming back

The Pere Marquette River at Scottville Riverside Park is under a flood advisory until 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids stated as of 7 a.m. this morning the stage was 4 feet with bank full stage at 4 feet and flood stage at 5.5 feet. The river is expected to rise to near 4.6…

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Learning Spanish at an early age

January 13, 2014
Learning Spanish at an early age

Covenant Christian offering second language. By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent.  AMBER TWP. — Students at Covenant Christian School are being equipped at an early age to be global citizens. The pre-school through eighth grade school started offering Spanish classes for all its students this year. Teaching the classes is Lens Bluestein, who knows first hand the benefits of learning multiple…

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Paying it forward at Pajama Llama Ranch

January 12, 2014
Paying it forward at Pajama Llama Ranch

By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent.  GRANT TWP. — “My dream is to be able to help people enjoy the outdoors, learn something new, and interact with animals,” says Tonya Green-Wilson, owner of Pajama Llama Ranch.  “I want to get kids off the couch and away from the television and video games.” Pajama Llama Ranch is offering mule pulled sleigh rides…

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Eats & Drinks

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