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Community Foundation youth council awards over $2,940 in grants.

November 7, 2019

Community Foundation youth council awards over $2,940 in grants. The Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently awarded $2,940 in support of teacher mini-grants. Whether it’s a new idea or a little extra needed to make lesson plans great, teacher mini-grants are made available annually to help Mason County public and private school teachers in the classroom. This year’s…

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West Shore School News: Deposit Day.

November 6, 2019

West Shore School News: Deposit Day. SCOTTVILLE — Today over 300 Mason County kindergarteners deposit money towards their post-secondary education careers. As part of the KickStart to Career program, sponsored by the Community Foundation for Mason County, the kids made deposits into their special savings accounts. Mason County Central’s kindergarten classes visited the Scottville branch of West Shore Bank to…

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Sherman Township road millage passes.

November 6, 2019

Sherman Township road millage passes. #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Voters in Sherman Township voted in favor of a five year 1 mill tax increase for road improvements during Tuesday’s general election. The results were 38, yes; 18, no, a total of 56 votes, which is about 15% of the approximate 860 registered voters. Beginning this year, Sherman Township taxpayers will…

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Over $70 stolen in gas drive-off.

November 6, 2019

Over $70 stolen in gas drive-off. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A thief or thieves drove away with $71.48 in fuel Monday, Nov. 4, shortly after 5:30 p.m. at the Scottville EZ Mart on East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Nov. 4, 2019: – 10:36 p.m.,…

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County planners recommend repair, light assembly wording.

November 6, 2019

County planners recommend repair, light assembly wording. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Planning Commission agreed unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 6, to recommend the county Board of Commissioners add a text amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance which will address repair and light assembly facilities in commercial and industrial zones. The board’s recommendation is to…

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