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Ludington man arrested in Kalkaska following police chase. 

August 30, 2017

Ludington man arrested in Kalkaska following police chase.  #MasonCountyNews. KALKASKA — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested after he allegedly led police on a high speed chase Monday evening, according to Upnorth Live (7&4). According to the Kalkaska Police Department, police attempted to pull over a 2009 Chevrolet HHR for speeding and careless operations about 11 p.m. near the intersection…

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Minor injuries after boat strikes breakwater

August 29, 2017

Minor injuries after boat strikes breakwater. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two Pontiac men received minor injuries after their boat struck the south breakwater Tuesday night. The crash occurred about 9:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Marine Deputy Mike Fort, the men were returning from fishing when the 18-feet long Rinker struck the rocks on the northwest corner…

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Traffic delays expected Wednesday on PM Hwy. 

August 29, 2017

Traffic delays expected Wednesday on PM Hwy.  #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Traffic delays are expected on Pere Marquette Highway between First Street and Iris Road between the hours of 7 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 217, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.  Large equipment is expected to be transported to the Consumers Energy pump storage plant on…

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Two former Mason County women remain safe during Harvey’s destruction.

August 29, 2017

Two former Mason County women remain safe during Harvey’s destruction. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. As Hurricane Harvey has caused massive destruction, two former Mason County women who now live in the Houston area have been able to remain safe. I spoke Monday evening with Tara Patten and Lisa (Schwass) Raynor -Keck about their experiences through the hurricane and tropical storm…

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Lakeshore Resource Network to open next week. 

August 28, 2017

Lakeshore Resource Network to open next week.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After three years of planning, the Lakeshore Resource Network building, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The building will serve as a hub for people who are in need of assistance. It will include the Lakeshore Food Club, a hybrid food,…

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