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State police investigating baby’s death. LUDINGTON – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby, and hospital child protection officials have determined the baby’s death was not accidental. “On Friday, March 22, 2019, Mason-Oceana County Central Dispatch received a 911 call regarding 2-month-old infant suffering from a medical emergency at a Ludington…

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Custer Road closure in Eden Township. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Custer Road between Anthony and Sippy roads has been closed effective today, Monday, May 6, 2019, due to a culvert failure, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The road will remain close until further notice.

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Squires receives Michigan Chiropractic Award KALAMAZOO — Scottville chiropractor Dr. Lewis G. Squires recently received the Michigan Association of Chiropractors’ (MAC) Pioneer Award at the MAC Spring 2019 Convention and Exhibition in Kalamazoo. Squires received the award “In appreciation for a lifetime of loyalty, dedication and commitment to the chiropractic profession and the principles of the MAC.” “Dr. Squires has…

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Krieger, Kreinbrink apply for vacant county commission seat; appointment tonight.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will appoint a new commissioner to the District 1 seat when it meets today in special session at 7 p.m. Two candidates have applied for the position, left vacant following the death of Commissioner Wally Taranko in April.…

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Today on The Scoop Today, during the noon hour, Mason County Press launches The Scoop with host Kate Krieger-Watkins. The webcast will debuts twice weekly on location around Mason County. We will talk various topics with our guests and throw in a little news as well. Our first show begins with Andy Thomas of Starving Artist Brewing Company of Amber…

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