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East US 10 to close for Walhalla railroad construction in late October.

September 29, 2017

East US 10 to close for Walhalla railroad construction in late October. BRANCH TOWNSHIP –A railroad crossing construction project will close East US 10 for almost a week in late October. The project is expected to take place between Oct. 23 to 27 with traffic being detoured to Walhalla Road, south to Hawley Road, west to Scottville Road, then north…

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Custer Road bridge weight restrictions increased.

September 29, 2017

Custer Road bridge weight restrictions increased. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The weight limit for Custer Road Bridge over the Pere Marquette River has been lowered to four tons per axle, 20 tons gross effective immediately. The weight limit lowering is a result of recent inspections and increase distress caused by corrosion of the supporting steel beams. Legally loaded trucks are still…

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North breakwater closed today.

September 29, 2017

North breakwater closed today. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed to pedestrian traffic today, Sept. 29, due to weather conditions.

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Larcenies top police activity.

September 29, 2017

Larcenies top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017: – 7:04 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), prowler complaint, no suspect found, 300 block of North Delia Street, City of Ludington. – 12:14 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, 3000 block of First Street, Amber Township. – 4:04 p.m., (LPD), domestic violence, 400 block…

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Hunter accidentally shoots himself in the hand.

September 29, 2017

Hunter accidentally shoots himself in the hand. #MasonCountyNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Fountain man was transported to an area hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the hand while bird hunting Thursday evening, Sept. 28, along Walhalla Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. “The weapon went off and hit his hand,” Hockanson said.…

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