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Fountain man accidentally shoots himself in hand

May 13, 2014

FREE SOIL TWP. — An 87-year-old Fountain man accidentally shot himself in the hand Monday afternoon while attempting to load a gun. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office, along with medical first responders from Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and EMTs from Life EMS ambulance responded to the 3900 block of East Townline Road at 4:56 p.m. Other activity of the…

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Farmer’s quick actions save barn

May 12, 2014
Farmer’s quick actions save barn

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  FREE SOIL TWP. — Three fire departments responded to a barn fire at Kran Farms Monday night on Tuttle Road south of Freeman Road. The fire was actually confined to a tractor and caused little damage to the actual structure. Bob Kran Jr., who lives a few hundred yards down the road, said he stopped to…

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DNR offers free fishing weekend

May 12, 2014

The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that Michigan’s annual summer free fishing weekend is set for Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. On that weekend, everyone – residents and nonresidents alike – can fish Michigan waters without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. Michigan has offered the free fishing weekend annually since 1986 as an easy,…

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Sailing school’s goal is to teach safety and fun

May 12, 2014
Sailing school’s goal is to teach safety and fun

Ludington Youth Sailing School will begin classes this summer. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A group of boating enthusiasts have filled a long-time void by forming a local sailing school. Beginning this summer, the Ludington Youth Sailing School will offer lessons to children ages 8 to 17. The non-profit organization was formed by members of the Ludington Yacht Club,…

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4 arrested in separate weekend incidents

May 12, 2014
4 arrested in separate weekend incidents

Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people in separate incidents over the weekend. Below is the activity of the MCSO from May 9 to May 11, 2014: May 9 12:20 a.m.: 911 hang up call, 2300 block of 32nd St., Sheridan Twp. 2:52 a.m.: Suspicious persons seen walking on road on Hansen Rd. near Dennis Rd., Amber Twp.…

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