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Library to hold Light up the Lake event

December 13, 2013

LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library in Ludington invites families, children and teens to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a family party Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7 to 11:30 pm. There will be crafts, games and activities for partygoers of all ages – including board games, lots of Legos, and video games. At 11:30 pm, the party will leave the Library…

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Amber Twp. ORV ordinance

December 13, 2013

The following is a paid posting by Amber Township. It is being posted as required by law. ORV Ordinance 2013-1118 Township of Amber County of Mason State of Michigan Summary of ORV Ordinance 1) Definitions 2) Operation of ORV on County Roads An individual may operate an ORV on a road within Amber Township provided that the ORV is operated…

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Salvation Army falling short of Christmas fundraising

December 12, 2013
Salvation Army falling short of Christmas fundraising

With 13 days remaining before Christmas, only 40% of $35,000 goal has been reached. With only 13 days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign is depending on the local Mason County community to respond to an expected shortfall in donations. The Salvation Army is experiencing a sharp increase in requests from hundreds of area families who need assistance at…

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Santa Express arrives Saturday

December 12, 2013
Santa Express arrives Saturday

The eighth annual Marquette Rail Santa Express makes its way through the area Saturday, Dec. 14. Santa and Mrs. Claus be be on the train which will make stops in various towns in Kent, Newaygo, Lake, Mason and Manistee counties. Marquette Rail is partnering again this year with Jim Nickelson’s Christmas Trees of Ludington to distribute trees at each stop…

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Woman arrested on friend of court warrant

December 12, 2013

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old Ludington woman Wednesday on an outstanding friend of the court warrant. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 10 and Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township at 10:51 a.m. She is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other activity of the MCSO from Dec. 11, 2013…

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