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Scottville man seriously injured following moped crash.

July 8, 2018

Scottville man seriously injured following moped crash. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Scottville man was seriously injured Saturday after he apparently lost control of his moped-style bike Saturday. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Curtis Spuller was traveling eastbound on Conrad Road west of Meyers Road when he lost control of the bike and crashed it. The…

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Pig roast, car show, arts & crafts fair in Free Soil July 15.

July 8, 2018

Pig roast, car show, arts & crafts fair in Free Soil July 15. FREE SOIL — Sunday, July 15 will be a busy day in Free Soil. The day will include the annual Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Pig Roast, a car show, and an arts and crafts show. The pig roast takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…

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Miss Mason County 2018.

July 6, 2018

Miss Mason County 2018.  SCOTTVILLE — Jordan Goodman of Custer won the first title of Miss Mason County Friday during the 10 & 31 Celebration. She won a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. Paige Whitaker of Fountain won the title of first Runner Up. Five girls aged 16-20 competed for the title. The contestants…

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PM Township man accused of armed robbery seeking trial.

July 6, 2018

PM Township man accused of armed robbery seeking trial. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Pere Marquette Township man accused of armed robbery and felony firearm has chosen to take his case to trial. Derek Michael Routley, 28, of 5433 W. Johnson Road, appeared in 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 3 and turned down a plea agreement…

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Hart man facing up to 50 years in prison for break-ins.

July 6, 2018

Hart man facing up to 50 years in prison for break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Scott Eric Phelps, 45, of Hart, and formerly of Ludington, is facing seven to 50 years in prison for breaking into several businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships. He pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 3, for the…

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