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Retail fraud, crashes occupy deputies’ time Wednesday.

November 20, 2014
Retail fraud, crashes occupy deputies’ time Wednesday.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20-year-old Scottville man for retail fraud Wednesday. Deputies responded to Wal-Mart, 4800 block of U.S. 10, at 7:28 p.m. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Nov. 19, 2014 included: 7:23 a.m.: One vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Meiseheimer Rd. overpass, Summit Twp. Pere Marquette…

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West Shore Bank challenging communities to stock food pantries.

November 20, 2014
West Shore Bank challenging communities to stock food pantries.

LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s sixth year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase of…

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School closings, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.

November 20, 2014
School closings, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.

Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook  and at www.smith-eddy.com.  The following schools are closed for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore Educational Service District –…

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Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

November 19, 2014
Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

SHERIDAN TWP. — A 30-year-old Fountain man was arrested Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9:04 p.m. by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence in the 7000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County: Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 – 8:43 p.m., car-deer crash, West Conrad Rd. near Meyers Rd., Pere Marquette…

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Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

November 19, 2014
Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

Mason and Oceana counties continue to be under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity with an addition 5 to 10 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. We will be reporting on closings and cancellations as they are presented to us (please do not contact us about school…

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