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Judge Raven: Reflections of the past 18 years

November 1, 2012
Judge Raven: Reflections of the past 18 years

Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This story first ran two weeks ago. However, because of the importance of the upcoming Probate Judge race, we felt it should run again. The story is not only about Judge Raven’s retirement but also about how Mason County Probate Court operates. LUDINGTON – In 1994, attorney Mark Raven squared off against popular…

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We will again be posting election results in real time

November 1, 2012

In August Mason County Press made local history by posting real time election results not only on our site but on social media sites Facebook and Twitter. Next Tuesday night, we will again be posting live from the Mason County Courthouse. We will post each precinct’s results as they come in on our Twitter feed under the hash #mcElections and…

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We could learn a lot from “Lincoln”

November 1, 2012
We could learn a lot from “Lincoln”

C NOTES, a blog by George C. Wilson This has been a very busy year and I had intended to write more often for the Mason County Press but as life often does it steered me away from some of my original intentions. As a writer finding a moment to listen to your muse can be difficult when the noise…

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Death notice: Bernard Jacobs

November 1, 2012

Bernard Jacobs age 79 of Ludington, passed away on November 1, 2012. The family has entrusted Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center with arrangements.

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Fire at Ramada

October 31, 2012
Fire at Ramada

AMBER TWP. — Firefighters quickly extinguished a room fire at the Ramada Inn Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported about 4 p.m. at the hotel located at the corner of U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road. Pere Marquette Twp. and Ludington fire departments were called to the scene. “The hotel staff was doing some maintenance to room 126 on the first…

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