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Victim dragged by vehicle, warrant sought for suspect.

July 17, 2017

Victim dragged by vehicle, warrant sought for suspect. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE — A warrant is being sought for a 44-year-old Branch man on charges of unarmed robbery and domestic assault after allegedly dragging a victim with his vehicle Sunday night, July 16, while fleeing the scene in the 400 block of East State Street, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The…

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West Shore Bank acquires Grand Rapids/Muskegon wealth management firm.

July 17, 2017

West Shore Bank acquires Grand Rapids/Muskegon wealth management firm. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has acquired Grand Rapids- and Muskegon-based Ellis Capital Management. West Shore Bank has bank branches in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, and Benzie counties. The acquisition of the firm extends West Shore Bank’s wealth management services into Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties. “Ellis Capital Management has a longstanding…

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2nd US 10 crash victim dies

July 16, 2017

2nd US 10 crash victim dies. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A second person involved in a Friday evening crash on US 10 died over the weekend. Mary Geurink, 70, of Branch died at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Her husband, Ken Geurink, 71, died on the scene of the crash. The crash occurred…

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Branch motorcyclist dies in US 10 crash.

July 14, 2017

Branch motorcyclist dies in US 10 crash.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Branch man died Friday evening after the motorcycle he was driving was involved in a three vehicle crash in the 5200 block of West US 10. According to Mason County sheriff deputies on the scene, a Chevrolet Cruz, driven by a 20-year-old Bitely woman,…

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WSCC offering 2 new programs this fall.

July 14, 2017

WSCC offering 2 new programs this fall.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will offer two new occupational programs this fall: a computer support services and medical assistant program. The computer support services (CSS) program is a two year program designed to prepare students to enter a challenging and rewarding IT career. Software, hardware, networking and web expertise is needed…

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