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State Park to host dangerous currents workshop Tuesday

June 9, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Sea Grant (Michigan State University Extension and the University of Michigan),  and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will host a Dangerous Currents Workshop Tuesday, June 10 at Ludington State Park. Information will be geared toward educating local, state and federal parks personnel, emergency responders, volunteers, researchers,…

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Ludington schools to hold budget hearing

June 9, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2014-2015 budget on Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Central Business Office, 809 E. Tinkham Ave. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review at the CBO during the business week between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The property…

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MCE class of ’64 looking for addresses

June 9, 2014

The Mason County Eastern High School class of 1964 is planning a 50th anniversary reunion for Aug. 23-24 to be held at Custer VFW.  Committee members are in search of the following members of the class: Doris Mahan, Ken Schulz, Larry Snyder, and Don Wheaton.  Anyone having information on how to contact these individuals is asked to contact Bruce Budzynski.  231-843-9266 e-mail BruceB4788@aol.com

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14-year-old injured in golf cart accident

June 9, 2014

EDEN TWP. — A 14-year-old Eaton Rapids boy was severely injured Sunday afternoon in a golf cart accident in southeastern Mason County. Spencer Matthews received a head injury after he was ejected from the golf cart he was riding about 5 p.m., according to Chief Deputy Steve Hansen of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. “We don’t know at this time…

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Man injured during Custer barn fire

June 7, 2014
Man injured during Custer barn fire

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  CUSTER TWP. — One person was injured this morning during a pole barn fire on East Wilson Road. Firefighters were called to the Maple Wood Farm, owned by Ron and Neva Wood, about 9 a.m. The barn was fully engulfed when the first unit from Custer Fire Dept. arrived on scene between Darr and Tuttle roads.…

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