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Woman injured during 6 department woods fire.

April 30, 2018

Woman injured during 6 department woods fire. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old woman was injured while attempting to extinguish a woods fire at her home Monday afternoon. Six fire departments were eventually dispatched to the fire near the corner of Stolberg Road and 21st Street, between Tallman and Round lakes. The fire burned between three…

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Ludington treasurer announces retirement.

April 30, 2018

Ludington treasurer announces retirement. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — City Treasurer Linda Rogers has announced her retirement, effective July 15, 2018. Rogers has been the elected treasurer for 10 years. “The timing of my exit follows the successful end of the 2017 property tax year and settlement of my tax records with the county treasurer, leaving a clean…

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Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect.

April 30, 2018

Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect. GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service has issued a “red flag” fire warning that includes Oceana, Mason, and Manistee counties, effective at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. The area is currently under a “watch” until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20…

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College to honor Manistee hospital president during commencement. 

April 30, 2018

College to honor Manistee hospital president during commencement.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 200 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 48th commencement ceremony to be held on Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the college’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be President Scott Ward, Bruce C. Smith, chairman of the…

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Free Soil woman arrested for stealing liquor from gas station.

April 30, 2018

Free Soil woman arrested for stealing liquor from gas station. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested by the Michigan State Police for retail fraud after allegedly stealing liquor from the Scottville EZ Mart, 423 E. US 10, Sunday, April 29, at 6:50 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County…

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