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Fiers will seek re-election as Mason County Sheriff, switching parties

March 22, 2012
Fiers will seek re-election as Mason County Sheriff, switching parties

  By ROB ALWAY Editor-in-Chief Mason County Sheriff Jeff Fiers has announced he is going to seek re-election this year, switching parties from Democrat to Republican. The switch in affiliation means Fiers will run against Kim Cole during the Aug. 9 primary rather than the November general election. At this time Fiers and Cole are the only two candidates for…

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Brush fire in Custer

March 20, 2012
Brush fire in Custer

Firefighters Brett Mcvicker and Chelsea Orcutt prepare an ATV during a brush fire in Custer Township earlier this afternoon. Crews are still on the multi-acre scene, located between Stephens, Reek, Johnson and Hansen roads. The fire appeared to have started by a homeowner who was burning garbage, though winds were gusting up to 30 mph. It swept from an area near…

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Nellis to run for Probate Judge

March 9, 2012

By ROB ALWAY mcp editor Ludington attorney Jeff Nellis has announced he is running for Mason County Probate Judge. Nellis has started a Facebook page announcing the candidacy. According to the Facebook page, Nellis has been practicing law since 1988 and has been in Ludington sine 1993. Jeff and his wife Debbie live in Hamlin Township. They have been married…

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Traffic light restored

February 24, 2012

The traffic light at U.S. 10-31 and Stiles Road is now operational again. The power went out following a fire to a power pole at U.S. 10-31 and Quarterline Road.

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Traffic light at Stiles and 10 out

February 24, 2012

2:32 p.m.: The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the traffic light at U.S. 10-31 and Stiles Road will be out until the electricity is restored at that location. Motorists are urged to use caution when approaching the intersection. Emergency crews are on the scene to direct traffic. The outage is expected to be repaired in the next three hours. When…

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Mike Shaw