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Scooter driver injured after crash on the Avenue

August 6, 2014
Scooter driver injured after crash on the Avenue

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old Ludington was injured Wednesday afternoon after the motorized scooter he was driving was struck by an SUV at the corner of Ludington Avenue and Delia Street. The crash occurred around 1:45 p.m. when a Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by a 65-year-old Ludington man, was traveling west on Ludington Avenue and was attempting to…

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Spaniola, Sniegowski will face off in November judge race

August 5, 2014
Spaniola, Sniegowski will face off in November judge race

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  The 51st Circuit Court Judge race will come down to the current Mason County prosecutor and the former Mason County prosecutor. Paul Spaniola and Susan Sniegowski will face off in the November general election. With all of Mason County’s 25 precincts reporting and 16 out of 19 of Lake County precincts reporting, Mason County Press has…

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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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