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DNR announces snowmobile trail closure

December 13, 2016

DNR announces snowmobile trail closure.  #Winter. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a part of Snowmobile Trail No. 614 in Mason and western Lake counties is closed for the 2016-17 snowmobile season. It has been determined that three bridges along the trail are structurally unsafe and the trail base has degraded due to higher-than-normal water levels. The trail,…

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Assault, larceny among police activity.

December 12, 2016

Assault, larceny among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 9, 2016: 8:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Free Soil and LaSalle roads, Grant Township. 3:15 p.m., (MSP), two-car crash, no injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016: 12:46 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), assault, 200…

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Christmas shopping safety tips.

December 12, 2016

Christmas shopping safety tips. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police reminds holiday shoppers to follow a few simple safety precautions when shopping in stores and online. “A primary factor in crime prevention is being aware of your surroundings and potential areas of danger,” advised Community Service Trooper Dan Thomas. “By remaining vigilant and following a few safety tips, you…

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WSCC holiday musical performances in Shelby, Ludington.

December 12, 2016

WSCC holiday musical performances in Shelby, Ludington.  #Christmas2016. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles are featured this month in several holiday performances throughout the area. According to Professor Ted Malt, who leads the college’s music department, members of the musical ensembles travel from throughout western Michigan to rehearse every week during a semester. “Members of these groups…

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A place of their own: Art Full Codgers features original art by Craig and Laurie.

December 10, 2016

  A place of their own: Art Full Codgers features original art by Craig and Laurie.  #ArtistSpotlight #MasonCountyArts. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Towards the southeastern boundaries of Mason County, there’s a little art compound with some great treasures by two very talented artists. Craig Convissor and Laurie Carey began The Art Full Codgers Gallery & Artist…

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