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Police busy with crashes.

March 9, 2018

Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 6, 2018: – 9:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, minor injury, Stiles Road near Jagger Road, Amber Township. – 3:15 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, with injuries, US 10 and Nelson Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 9:08 p.m., (MCSO), ​a 32-year-old Muskegon…

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The disappearance of Flight 2501 next winter writers series topic.

March 8, 2018

The disappearance of Flight 2501 next winter writers series topic. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The disappearance of Flight 2501 will be the topic of the next and final edition of the Ludington Winter Writers Series. The event will feature author, maritime historian, and diver Valerie van Heest on Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m., at United Methodist Church, 5601 W. Bryant…

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Female shooting group beginning.

March 8, 2018

Female shooting group beginning. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Gun ownership and the complex laws surrounding the use of firearms is a significant topic around the nation. The 2017 Pew Research reported 42 percent of American households currently own a gun and 22 percent of women personally own a firearm. With women being the largest growing segment of this historically male dominated…

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ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate.

March 8, 2018

ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — During a special meeting Wednesday, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Jeffrey for the position of superintendent. The board held a second interview with Jeffrey and following voted to empower board…

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DNR awards $40,000 grant to Friends of Ludington State Park playground project

March 8, 2018

DNR awards $40,000 grant to Friends of Ludington State Park playground project FLSP nears $202,000 goal, donations still needed, so construction may take place in June HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division has awarded a $40,000 match program grant to Friends of Ludington State Park for the playground planned for the Hamlin…

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