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Road weight restrictions lifted next week.

March 24, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission is lifting seasonal road weight and speed restrictions effective 7 a.m. Monday, March 28.

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Crew en route to fix 911 line.

March 24, 2016
Crew en route to fix 911 line.

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency 911 calls in Mason and Oceana counties that normally route to Mason-Oceana 911 are down due to an electric line coming down on a fiber optic cable in the Pentwater area, according to a press release issued by Mason-Oceana 911. “The fiber is owned by Frontier Communications, and there is a fiber splicing repair crew on…

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911 phone lines down.

March 24, 2016

WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the phone lines for Mason-Oceana 911 are currently inoperable, likely due to the weather, this includes 911’s business lines and also lines to the sheriff’s office. In the event of an emergency, call 911 and your call will be routed to Muskegon County’s 911 center. They will…

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Franz among lawmakers who oppose state board of ed cross gender proposal.

March 23, 2016
Franz among lawmakers who oppose state board of ed cross gender proposal.

LANSING — Representative Ray Franz is among a group of lawmakers who are condemning a a draft policy initiative by the Michigan State Board of Education that could allow students to use any school restroom they choose and allow male students to try out for girls’ sports teams, all while keeping parents in the dark about their children’s everyday activities. Franz…

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West Shore Bank helps kick off Historical Society corporate partnerships.

March 23, 2016
West Shore Bank helps kick off Historical Society corporate partnerships.

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank became one of the first local corporations to contribute to the Mason County Historical Society’s Corporate Partnership program by donating $1,000 as a Platinum Level sponsor. “This generous donation by West Shore Bank is exemplifies community giving at its best and will help the Historical Society continue its mission of preserving the heritage of Mason…

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