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Fire destroys Free Soil Township barn

May 23, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn at 8858 N. Stephens Road Thursday morning. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene at 8:32 a.m. The barn was fully engulfed in flames and mostly destroyed when the first fire department unit arrived. However, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, preventing it from spreading to…

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Fireworks returning to Hamlin Lake

May 23, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A fireworks display will return to Hamlin Lake beginning at sundown on Saturday, July 6. The display is sponsored by the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society. “After a brief hiatus, the beloved tradition of the July fireworks is back, thanks to the overwhelming support and generosity of community members,” said Christine Lamb, treasurer of the Preservation Society. “Their…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Dominic Joseph Garza, 39, pleaded guilty May 22 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 91 days in jail, $980 in fines/costs,  must complete alcohol highway safety education program, no drugs/alcohol without a valid prescription, must attend victim’s impact…

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Obituary: William “Bill” Willoughby, 52, of Ludington

May 23, 2024

William “Bill” Jack Willoughby, 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Ludington. He was born at Ludington Memorial Hospital on November 3, 1971. Bill attended Free Soil Community Schools and lived in Ludington. He enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar. Bill served on the Free Soil/Meade Fire Department from 1991 to 1996. He was preceded in death…

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Employment: JV Basketball Coach

May 23, 2024

Employment: JV Basketball Coach Mason County Eastern School District has an opening for a Junior Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 Deadline to apply is June 4, 2024.  This is…

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