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DNR hunter appreciation events return this fall

September 9, 2026

Michigan hunters will again have an opportunity to meet with Department of Natural Resources staff, have harvested deer aged and pick up free hunting-related items during a series of hunter appreciation events this fall. The DNR will host events across the state on Monday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;…

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Public Notice: Mason County seeks proposals for realtor services

September 9, 2026

Mason County is accepting proposals from qualified real estate professionals/realtors to provide brokerage and marketing services for the sale of the county-owned office building at 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville. Services will include listing and advertising the property, coordinating showings, communicating with prospective purchasers, receiving and presenting offers, assisting with negotiations and transaction documents, and coordinating with the county, its…

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New Jebavy Dr. traffic signal to be activated Wednesday

September 8, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The new traffic signal at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road will become fully operational Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9. The Mason County Road Commission announced Tuesday that the signal, which was recently installed and has been operating in flashing mode, will be activated with standard red, yellow and green lights. Motorists are being asked…

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Intruders break into football field concession stand, stealing pop and candy bars

September 8, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering to Mason County Central’s Spartan Community Field concession stand that was reported Saturday, Sept. 5, around 7 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported that subjects broke into the concession stand at the football field, stealing multiple cases of pop and candy bars.…

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Sheriff reminds motorists to watch for students, school buses

September 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County’s public schools returned to classes today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is reminding motorists to watch for children walking and bicycling to school and to pay close attention to school buses. “Flashing red lights on school buses mean stop,” Cole said. “Traffic must stop from both directions, including traffic on…

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