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Farmer thankful for community support following storm destruction.

August 31, 2018

Farmer thankful for community support following storm destruction. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Tuesday night’s storm caused major damage to several locations around Mason County. Economically, the largest impact was most likely the destruction of two 16,000 square foot hog barns on Schoenherr Road. Jake Zwagerman, who owns the farming operation, said he has been astonished by the…

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Pedestrian struck by car succumbs to injuries. 

August 31, 2018

Pedestrian struck by car succumbs to injuries.  #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Gail Diane Brittain, the 66-year-old Ludington woman who was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Jackson Road Wednesday evening, passed away at 2:40 a.m. this morning, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Brittain had been at Mercy Health Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. Barnett said…

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Generator stolen.

August 31, 2018

Generator stolen. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A generator was reported stolen Thursday, Aug. 30, at 6:33 a.m. in the 400 block Chauvez Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018: – 11:02 p.m., (Michigan State Police), trespassing, under investigation, 4000 block of Barothy Road, Branch Township. Thursday, Aug. 30,…

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In wake of storm Smith & Eddy Insurance team responds.

August 30, 2018

In wake of storm Smith & Eddy Insurance team responds. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The storm that hit the area Tuesday was fast and furious. Within minutes of it hitting land, trees and utility lines were knocked down in Ludington and Hamlin Township. The storm picked up speed and power as it headed east. Straight line winds caused…

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Updated: Pedestrian struck by car remains in critical condition.

August 30, 2018

Updated: Pedestrian struck by car remains in critical condition. LUDINGTON — A 66-year-old Ludington woman remains in critical condition at Mercy Health Hackley Hospital today after she was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Jackson Road/Atkinson Drive Wednesday evening. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 9:27 p.m. According to Ludington Police Chief Mark…

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