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Stolen Jeep recovered at cemetery.

March 3, 2018

Stolen Jeep recovered at cemetery. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 2005 Jeep that had been reported stolen was recovered Thursday, March 1, in the Riverton Cemetery on West Hawley Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Sheriff’s deputies recovered the Jeep following a “suspicious” vehicle call Thursday afternoon, Cole said. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of the City…

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Teen shot by stepfather continues to recover.

March 2, 2018

  Teen shot by stepfather continues to recover. The following story has been posted by permission from the Midland Daily News. By Kate Carlson, Midland Daily News. The 18-year-old paused, and matter-of-factly stated her reasoning behind the eye color selection. “If you’re going to be different, you might as well embrace it,” said Amedy Dewey. “I’ve always wanted blue eyes. I…

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Mason County Promise Zone established to help offset college costs.

March 2, 2018

Mason County Promise Zone established to help offset college costs. LUDINGTON —  Mason County high school students may soon get major financial support for college tuition, following the establishment of a Promise Zone in the county. The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently approved Mason County as one of 15 entities identified as eligible to establish a Promise Zone under…

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Learning about the law.

March 2, 2018

Learning about the law. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Seniors in Mason County Eastern High School’s business law class have spent the past several weeks learning about the local justice system. The class has been visited by corrections officers, deputies and the sheriff from Mason County Sheriff’s Office, and have visited the Mason County Jail. Teacher Dena Thurston said…

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ESD selects superintendent finalist.

March 2, 2018

ESD selects superintendent finalist. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District board of education has selected a finalist candidate for the position of superintendent. Over the last two days the board has interviewed four candidates and narrowed its choice to Dr. Jason Jeffrey, assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse…

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