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WSCC summer and fall registration now open.

May 10, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters is underway for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 6 through July 29. The fall semester begins August 29 and ends December 16. Students who register early for classes have the best…

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Break-in at Hamlin Grocery among police activity.

May 10, 2016
Break-in at Hamlin Grocery among police activity.

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate a breaking and entering of Hamlin Grocery Monday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The store, located in the 3900 block of N. Jebavy Dr., has been closed since April 18 due to back taxes being owed. The store’s owner, Vaughn Flewelling, was…

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Civil War re-enactors at church services.

May 10, 2016

FREE SOIL — The Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8 a.m. The group will present the U.S. flag and will perform patriotic…

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Man allegedly attempts to run over girlfriend with vehicle.

May 9, 2016
Man allegedly attempts to run over girlfriend with vehicle.

BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought for a 35-year-old Mason County man who allegedly attempted to run his girlfriend over with his vehicle Friday, May 6, on East Chickasaw Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect fled the scene prior to arrival of Mason County Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were dispatched at 8:41 p.m. ​following a 911…

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Cops & Doughnuts buying McDonald’s Bakery.

May 7, 2016
Cops & Doughnuts buying McDonald’s Bakery.

LUDINGTON — The famous Clare, Michigan doughnut shop, Cops & Doughnuts, announced today that it is purchasing McDonald’s Bakery, located at 103 E. Dowland St. The “McDonald’s Precinct” will open on May 15. The business has also purchased Sutherland’s Bakery in Bay City. “Just like Clare, our nine cop-owners are on a mission to save historic bakeries around Michigan and…

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