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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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West Shore Bank announces Scottville expansion; Cole’s Antiques cuts ribbon

June 3, 2014
West Shore Bank announces Scottville expansion; Cole’s Antiques cuts ribbon

Celebrating Success in Scottville. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — West Shore Bank announced tonight that it will be expanding services and increasing employees at its Scottville branch. The announcement occurred during the Celebrating Success event in downtown Scottville. West Shore Bank was founded as State Savings Bank of Scottville in the late 1800s. For almost 100 years the bank…

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Custer man arrested for domestic violence, tampering with electronic communications

June 3, 2014

CUSTER TWP. — Mason County sheriff deputies arrested a 37-year-old Custer man Monday morning for domestic violence and tampering with electronic communications. The arrest occurred at 6:02 a.m. in the 900 block of East Decker Road. The man was arrested after he fled the scene of the assault and was found hiding on the property in the woods east of…

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