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Ham radio training, licensing at Mason-Oceana 911.

February 27, 2017

Ham radio training, licensing at Mason-Oceana 911. WEARE TOWNSHIP  — Mason-Oceana 911 will be hosting a “Ham In A Day” class on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with testing at 3 p.m. “Amateur radio operation is now formally built into emergency communication responses at all levels,” said Mason-Oceana 911 Director Ray Hasil.  “Whether it is…

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22nd CommUNITY Auction is Saturday night.

February 27, 2017

  22nd CommUNITY Auction is Saturday night.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The 22nd annual Spring CommUNITY auction takes place Saturday, March 4 at the Scottville Community Center. Proceeds from the event support the Mason County Central Educational Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $22 per person or $40 for two. The event will…

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Police warn of scam using caller ID of law enforcement agencies.

February 27, 2017

Police warn of scam using caller ID of law enforcement agencies.   #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett is warning Mason County residents of a telephone scam. He said two Mason County residents reported Monday morning that they had received calls over the weekend from individuals claiming that the person owes them money from claimed previous loans. The…

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Suspended driving arrests top police activity.

February 27, 2017

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Suspended driving arrests top police activity. The following is Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 24, 2017: – 1 a.m., a 37-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, US 31 and Pere Marquette Highway, Amber Township. – 3 p.m., one-vehicle crash, First Street and Budzynski…

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Semi slides off PM Highway.

February 25, 2017

Semi slides off PM Highway.  #MasonCountyNews. Get news updates directly to your phone or tablet. Download the MCP App from your device’s app store.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Slippery roads caused a House of Flavors manufacturing semi truck and trailer to slide off of Pere Marquette Highway, between the twin bridges, causing the vehicle to jackknife…

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