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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — A large pile of apple boxes caught on fire at the Indian Summer plant on Chauvez Road. Riverton, Pere Marquette, Ludington, Scottville, Pentwater and Hamlin fire departments are on scene. The fire appears to have started from a trash pile located about 30 feet from the pallet boxes. Water supply has been a…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2014, July 28 – August 1, and the registration has been extended to July 22. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 25 action-packed learning adventures designed…
The Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that importing certain baitfish species is prohibited. The DNR has recently received numerous questions regarding the importation of baitfish into Michigan and points these inquiries to the Susceptible Fish Species list in Fish Disease Control Order 245. The release – both intentional and unintentional – of live baitfish is one of the best ways…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Ten flags and flagpoles were stolen from the front fence of the Mason County Fairgrounds sometime in the last two days. The flags contain the logos and names of the major sponsors of the Western Michigan Fair. Fair board President Kirk Myers said the flags stolen included Freeman Creek Equipment, Bud Light, Towns Brothers, Hallack Contracting,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that several citizens have recently complained about a scam. They have been receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be with the IRS and then demanding payment of back taxes via credit cards. “The sheriff’s office wants to remind citizens to never provide credit card or personal information over the phone…
