Illinois man arrested for assaulting wife in motel parking lot. #MasonCountyCrime. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Lockport, Ill. man was arrested Wednesday evening for domestic assault of his 21-year-old wife. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) were called to the Rodeway Inn, 5095 W. US 10, at 10:18 p.m. for a report of an assault in the motel’s…
Mason County teen featured in drug prevention campaign. When it comes to parents having the “drug talk” with their children, teens say they want more conversation, not less. That’s the premise of a new “Just Talk to Me” Public Service Awareness (PSA) campaign, presented by Talksooner.org. The campaign, endorsed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), will…
Sister Bees wins Epworth 5×5 Momentum prize. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Sister Bees, makers of all natural skin products made from beeswax, was awarded the $5,000 Momentum 5×5 Night prize Wednesday evening. The event was sponsored by Epworth Church Association and held at Epworth Heights. Sister Bees is owned by Kimberly Ambrose, Amber Boerema and Kelly Bonnema. Products from the…
Fire destroys Free Soil house. #MasonCountyNews. UPDATED INFORMATION By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — Fire destroyed a home at 8556 N. Democrat Street in the Village of Free Soil Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene about 4:45 p.m. The first firefighters on scene reported the house was mostly engulfed in flames. Free Soil/Mead Fire Chief Vince Williams…
Driver cited in injury crash. #MasonCountyCrime MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Fountain man was cited for unlawful license plate use and careless driving following a crash Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 p.m. on Larson Road south Free Soil Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case of the Hart post. A passenger was pinned inside the vehicle. No other…
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