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Lake Jump, matching grant, raise over $70K for splash pad.

April 17, 2019

Lake Jump, matching grant, raise over $70K for splash pad. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Last weekend’s Ludington Lake Jump raised $35,181 for the planned Ludington Splash Pad. The amount is being matched through a Public Spaces Community Places grant through Michigan Economic Development Corporation, doubling the amount raised to $70,362. The Lake Jump was sponsored by 37 businesses. Hardman Construction of…

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Martincheck retires as Custer Twp. treasurer; Jolly appointed.

April 17, 2019

Martincheck retires as Custer Twp. treasurer; Jolly appointed. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — During the regular Custer Township Board of Trustees meeting held April 15, 2019 the Custer Township Board voted to accept a letter of resignation from Maxine (Micki) Martinchek, Custer Township Treasurer, effective April 30, 2019. “While we are all sad to lose her we certainly understand her desire…

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Taranko’s funeral to be aired on radio. 

April 16, 2019

Taranko’s funeral to be aired on radio.  LUDINGTON — St. Simon Catholic Church has announced the funeral of County Commissioner Wally Taranko will be broadcast live on WLCV, FM 103.9, beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. The broadcast will also be online at http://108.178.13.122:8307/.  All Mason County government buildings will be closed Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in honor…

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1 dead, suspect in custody following Free Soil Township shooting.

April 16, 2019

1 dead, suspect in custody following Free Soil Township shooting.     By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — One person has been detained following a double shooting that resulted in one death and one person hospitalized this morning, Tuesday, April 16, at a residence on US 31 between Hoague and Koenig roads. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said…

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Sheridan Township duo arrested in connection to drug death.

April 16, 2019

Sheridan Township duo arrested in connection to drug death. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michael Thomas Martinez, 34, of 4513 North Benson Road, Sheridan Township, and Neta Margett Sohn, 33, of the same address, were recently arraigned before Magistrate Patricia Baker on five count felony complaints in 79th District Court-Mason County.  The charges arise out of the death…

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