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MCC student in custody following middle school bomb threat.

November 30, 2018

MCC student in custody following middle school bomb threat. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central schools are currently under lockdown following a bomb threat that was posted on social media by a Mason County Central Middle School student Friday morning, Nov. 30. Police, fire, and EMS personnel are on campus of the middle school. According to an alert to parents by…

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Mason County Farm Bureau wins awards at state annual meeting.

November 29, 2018

Mason County Farm Bureau wins awards at state annual meeting. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Mason County Farm Bureau took home some awards during the Michigan Farm Bureau state annual meeting held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place this week. The Mason County chapter of the farm bureau won the State Champion of Excellence Award…

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Recent arraignments include assault with dangerous weapon.

November 28, 2018

79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – David Michael Krajkiewicz, 46, no address listed, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam: Dec. 12 at 11:15 a.m.…

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Man avoids prison for break-in, car theft, resisting arrest.

November 28, 2018

Man avoids prison for break-in, car theft, resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Fountain man was sentenced to one year in jail Tuesday, Nov. 27, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of breaking and entering a building with intent; unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft); and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Michael Ryan Albaugh, of 7008…

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Community foundation shares wishes of area nonprofit organizations

November 27, 2018

Community foundation shares wishes of area nonprofit organizations The Community Foundation for Mason County is inviting area nonprofit organizations to share which near-term projects and purchases are in need of financial support from the community. Last year over $12,000 in “wishes” were granted. One of the wishes granted last year was for the Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center…

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