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Draft horse and mule clinic May 11

May 8, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP —  The Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association s sponsoring a clinic by Junior Klein on Saturday, May 11 at Meadow Breeze Farms, 1844 W Conrad Rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Association members will get to further their skills by Klein’s guidance. The public is welcome to watch our drafts in action ______ Support Local…

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15 kids involved in school bus crash

May 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fifteen children were riding a Manistee Area Public Schools bus when it was involved in a vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred at the intersection of County Line and Quarterline roads. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 3:44 p.m. The bus, which begins its route with 21 children, was on…

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Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire

May 7, 2024

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in a house at 2495 W. Meisenheimer Rd. Tuesday evening. Emergency units were initially dispatched to the scene at 9:03 p.m. and cleared at 10:16 p.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the fire likely was caused by something cooking on a stove. He said heat got into a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Lee Hansen, 65; child abusive commercial activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and accosting children for immoral purposes; arrested April 19 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 25; preliminary hearing: May 15; bail: $100,000…

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Mason County Campground opens May 16 for an extended season

May 7, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Campground will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 16. The 56-campsite campground, operated by the Mason County Parks and Recreation Commission, is set in the woods at 5906 W. Chauvez Road. The campground also features four camper cabins, two which sleep six people. A new playscape for 5-to12 year-olds has been…

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