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2016 was record tourism year for Mason County.

February 24, 2017

2016 was record tourism year for Mason County.  #MasonCountyTourism LUDINGTON  – Mason County closed another strong tourism season in 2016, with steady hotel room rental income from 2015, record-breaking attendance at signature events like the Downtown Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, and an increase in visitors to attractions like Ludington State Park and the S.S. Badger.   “Ludington clearly…

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MSP investigates cash theft.

February 23, 2017

MSP investigates cash theft. #MasonCountyNews #Police News FOUNTAIN — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were called to the 6000 block of First Street to investigate a larceny of cash Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:25 p.m. No other information was immediately available, such as the amount of cash that was stolen. Other MSP activity Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017…

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Weather spotter training to be offered.

February 23, 2017

Weather spotter training to be offered.  HART — A free weather spotter training course will be offered on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, second floor, 701 E. Main St. Weather spotters are taught how to identify and report significant weather events that may have potential impact on the safety of…

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Fountain to dedicate sculpture April 15.

February 22, 2017

Fountain to dedicate sculpture April 15.  FOUNTAIN — The Village of Fountain will hold a day-long event, Fountain Heritage Day, celebrating the dedication of the village’s new sculpture on Saturday, April 15. Events begin at 10 a.m. with a horseshoe tournament to be held behind Delaney’s Restaurant on Main Street, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The celebration will include…

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Attorney argues motions in CSC case.

February 22, 2017

Branch man, 20, faces up to life in prison for CSC. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The attorney representing a 20-year-old Branch man who faces up to life in prison for allegedly sexually assaulting a boy who was 10 and 11 years at the time of the incidents made three motions on behalf of his client in…

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