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A day in the life of Rep. VanderWall.

November 3, 2017

A day in the life of Rep. VanderWall. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Earlier this week I spent the day at the Capitol with State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), who represents the 101st House District (Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties). Rep. VanderWall is a first term representative who was elected in 2016 after defeating Democrat Dan Scripps of…

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Shoplifting, warrant arrests among police activity.

November 3, 2017

Shoplifting, warrant arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017: – 6:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Schoenherr Road, Branch Township. – 8:13 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Darr and Meisenheimer roads, Eden Township. – 1:03 p.m., (MCSO), retail fraud, 4800 block of…

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VanderWall votes to end driver responsibility fees. 

November 3, 2017

VanderWall votes to end driver responsibility fees.  LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) on Thursday voted for sweeping bipartisan legislation that brings an end to driver responsibility fees in October 2018 and forgives debt arising from the fees. VanderWall enactment of driver responsibility fees in 2003 was the reckless act of a past administration desperate to balance the budget. As a…

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Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren to hold Blessing of the Hunt.

November 2, 2017

Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren to hold Blessing of the Hunt. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt event on Saturday November 11, 2017 starting at 6:30  p.m. at the church located 2 ½ miles south and ½ mile west of Custer on Wilson…

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Christmas Expo is Nov. 11.

November 2, 2017

Christmas Expo is Nov. 11. LUDINGTON — Mason County Family Events will host its annual Christmas Expo on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 N. Nelson Road. The event includes vendors who will sell unique gifts from direct sales companies, handmade items, and much more. Admission is free and the event also…

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