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September 10, 2013
Like what you see on MCP? Please consider helping us out

Mason County Press is a free service to its readers. We are able to financially sustain this alternative, online news service through the generous investment of our advertisers and the “free will offerings” of our readers. If you like what you see, please consider making a donation. If you were to buy a newspaper subscription, it would cost $180 a…

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Scottville resident complains about school buses

September 10, 2013

SCOTTVILLE – Beryl Street resident Butch Claveau is worried about the speed of vehicles on his street, especially school buses. Claveau expressed his concerns Monday night to the Scottville City Commission, during it’s regular meeting. Claveau said he has called the school over the years, complaining about the speed of the buses, but he has not been satisfied with the…

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July-like temperatures today; Lake Michigan: 68 degrees

September 10, 2013
July-like temperatures today; Lake Michigan: 68 degrees

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 11:30 a.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…

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Trooper dies following shooting; suspect shot

September 10, 2013
Trooper dies following shooting; suspect shot

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TWP. — Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield of Manistee has died as a result of being shot in the head Monday evening following what appeared to be a routine traffic stop on North Custer Road near Townline Road, WOOD-TV 8 of Grand Rapids has reported. Michigan State Police First Lt. Chris McIntire, commander…

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College to observe Constitution Day

September 9, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — In celebration of the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, West Shore Community College has organized a variety of activities on Sept. 17, to commemorate the vote taken on Sept. 17, 1787, by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to approve the adoption of the United States Constitution. A series of videos titled “Conversations…

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