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Scottville, Amber boards hear about marijuana facility options.

November 21, 2017

Scottville, Amber boards hear about marijuana facility options. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Marijuana was a topic for both the Amber Township Board of Trustees and Scottville City Commission at their respective board meetings Monday afternoon. The Scottville City Commission was scheduled to hear a presentation by Tom Reis of the Michigan Marijuana Law Experts. Reis serves as a…

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Trespassing signs removed by alleged trespasser(s).

November 21, 2017

Trespassing signs removed by alleged trespasser(s). #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An unknown person or persons removed “no trespassing” signs from property on West Dewey Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received the trespassing complaint Monday, Nov. 20, at 3:19 p.m. Other MCSO activity Monday includes: – 4 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain…

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College board appoints Ward as president. 

November 20, 2017

College board appoints Ward as president.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Scott Ward as the fifth president of the college. The board took action at its November 20 meeting and will review a contract at the December meeting. Ward served as acting/interim president from September 2014 to July 2015, following the retirement…

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Stolen trailer recovered.

November 20, 2017

Stolen trailer recovered. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Manistee Police Department with the recovery of a stolen 5-by-8 trailer in the 2000 block of Reek Road Sunday, Nov. 19, at 10:27 a.m. The trailer had reportedly been stolen out of Manistee, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County…

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MCP looking for student reporters.

November 19, 2017

MCP looking for student reporters. Mason County Press is looking for high school students who are interested in reporting on topics from their schools (and other community topics). This is an opportunity to gain experience from professional journalists on how to write news stories and document events with videography and photography. Compensation is available. Those interested should send an inquiry…

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