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911 millage passes

August 5, 2014

The Mason-Oceana 911 millage request passed in both Mason and Oceana counties. The .14 mill request passed 4,146-1,108 in Mason County and 2,656-1,187 in Oceana County. “I’m very pleased”, said Mason-Oceana 911 Director Ray Hasil.  “This has been a difficult journey for the employees and 911 Board that started almost one year ago”. The new millage request will help fund…

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Election results

August 5, 2014

Here are the election results for Mason County, with the exception of the multi-county issues: A total of 5,373 ballots were cast out of 22,538 registered voters, accounting for 24 percent of the electorate. County Commission District 1: Wally Taranko, 319; Susan Boes, 257. County Commission District 5: Steven Hull, 394; Mary Nichols, 303. Pere Marquette Township Supervisor: Paul Keson,…

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Driver trapped after Nurnberg Road crash

August 5, 2014
Driver trapped after Nurnberg Road crash

GRANT TWP. — The driver of a pickup truck was trapped inside his vehicle after the vehicle rolled to its side on Nurnberg Road. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The red Toyota Tacoma was traveling east on the gravel road when it apparently left the road, crashed into numerous trees and then landed on its side. The male…

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Scottville man arrested for felony assault

August 5, 2014
Scottville man arrested for felony assault

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000; www.carterlumber.com. BRANCH TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 53-year-old Scottville man Monday on the charge of felony assault/damaged property. The arrest took place at Bockstanz and Campbell roads after deputies and Michigan State Police troopers responded to a citizen’s call regarding…

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Homeless man charged with arson

August 4, 2014
Homeless man charged with arson

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — George William Winters, 60, was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 5:57 a.m. Saturday after he allegedly set two camp tents on fire on private property on South Jebavy Drive. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the incident occurred after an argument between Winters and the owners of the tents. The area is known…

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