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Legislation would help improve and maintain trails

June 5, 2014
Legislation would help improve and maintain trails

LANSING — Nonprofit organizations and private businesses can help improve and maintain Michigan’s trail network through state Rep. Ray Franz’ legislation that the Michigan House of Representatives approved today. The Onekama lawmaker’s House Bill 5553 is part of a package of bills aimed at designating the state’s trail system “Pure Michigan Trails,” along with restructuring its oversight and certain definitions.…

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Driver reports window may have been shot out by pellet gun

June 5, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a “suspicious situation” Wednesday near the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Conrad Road. The complainant thought someone may have shot his vehicle’s side window out with a pellet gun. The situation remains under investigation. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, June 5, 2014…

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Health department urges whooping cough vaccination

June 5, 2014

Several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have recently been identified in the region. District Health Department #10 officials are working with local healthcare providers to assure early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Officials are strongly encouraging everyone to make sure they have received vaccine to prevent the illness. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria spread through sneezing and…

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College rec center renovations underway

June 4, 2014

VICTORY TWP.– The West Shore Community College Recreation Center will have several interior renovation projects underway this summer. As a result, the locker rooms and pool will be closed from July 4 until the end of August. The Wellness Center, gym, weight room, and racquetball court will remain open with the exception of closing for the annual summer maintenance of those areas…

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Rothbury man arrested for driving with suspended license; minors arrested for possession

June 4, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 24-year-old Rothbury man Tuesday morning for driving while license suspended, second arrest and for an outstanding failure to appear warrant from the Michigan State Police Hart Post. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Conrad Road. Other activity of the…

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