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Scottville city manager, Jimmy Newkirk, resigns

April 24, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk has resigned. Newkirk sent an email to the city commission and city attorney Tuesday evening announcing his resignation. “Effective immediately, I am resigning as the City Manager for the City of Scottville,” Newkirk stated in the resignation letter. “I am not going to engage in what essentially has become…

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Pinconning man in custody following threat at hotel

April 23, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Pinconning man is in custody following an incident at a local hotel. Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn, 5323 US-10, about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies initially responded to a call of a man at the hotel brandishing a gun and making threats.…

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News Alert: Police respond to threat at Comfort Inn

April 23, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement officers are on scene of the Comfort Inn, 5323 US-10. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies initially responded to a call of a man at the hotel brandishing a gun and making threats. The area surrounding the hotel has been blocked off by police and fire department units. Units on scene include…

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Prosecutor announces resignation

April 23, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink has announced that she will be resigning from the position effective June 1, 2024. Kreinbrink stated, in a press release, that she has accepted a partnership in the trial law firm of Craig W. Elhart in Traverse City. “Until June 1st, I will continue to do everything in…

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Employment: MCP Sports Editor

April 23, 2024

Employment: MCP Sports Editor Mason County Press is seeking a part-time Sports Editor. We seek an energetic sports enthusiast who enjoys telling the stories of local athletic events, especially, but not limited to, youth sports. This person should also be a self starter who requires little oversight. The MCP Sports Editor will be responsible for developing positive working relationships with…

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