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15 kids involved in school bus crash

May 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fifteen children were riding a Manistee Area Public Schools bus when it was involved in a vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred at the intersection of County Line and Quarterline roads. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 3:44 p.m. The bus, which begins its route with 21 children, was on…

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Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire

May 7, 2024

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in a house at 2495 W. Meisenheimer Rd. Tuesday evening. Emergency units were initially dispatched to the scene at 9:03 p.m. and cleared at 10:16 p.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the fire likely was caused by something cooking on a stove. He said heat got into a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Lee Hansen, 65; child abusive commercial activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and accosting children for immoral purposes; arrested April 19 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 25; preliminary hearing: May 15; bail: $100,000…

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List of primary election candidates

May 7, 2024

On Aug. 6, Michigan will hold its primary election. During that election, partisan candidates will be selected to be their party’s nominee for the Nov. 5 General Election. Additionally, in some non-partisan races, if there are more than two candidates, the voters will narrow their choices to two finalists for the General Election. Polls are open on election day from…

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Regional High School Art Exhibition opens at Manierre Dawson gallery

May 7, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with West Shore Community College. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 26th annual Regional High School Art Exhibition, titled “Freedom of Choice/Free Will.” The exhibition began Monday in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through May 24.…

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