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Obit: Alfred Boulee, 88, Hamlin Township

October 22, 2013
Obit: Alfred Boulee, 88, Hamlin Township

September 23, 1925-October 21, 2013 Alfred F. Boulee age 88 of Hamlin Township in Ludington, MI, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2013. He was born September 23, 1925 in Manistee, MI son of Ford and Pearl (Elmer) Boulee. He graduated in 1944 from Manistee High School and joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. Alfred was a waist gunner on…

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Accused cop killer to appear in court today

October 22, 2013
Accused cop killer to appear in court today

LUDINGTON – Eric John Knysz, the man accused of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, is scheduled to appear in front of Judge Richard Cooper in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. The 19-year-old Luther resident is expected to be arraigned in circuit court during a final conference hearing scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Knysz faces charges of murder of a…

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Bob Smith remembered as a business leader

October 22, 2013
Bob Smith remembered as a business leader

  SCOTTVILLE – Bob Smith is being remembered today as a great businessman and a supporter of his community. The 61-year-old owner of Smith & Eddy Insurance died Monday afternoon. However, his business, which has offices in Scottville, Ludington and Manistee, will continue on, as will his legacy. While Bob’s death was a shock to everyone, he was prepared for…

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Sheriff’s Office report, as of Oct. 21, 2013

October 22, 2013

The following report is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, October 21, 2013: 9:08 a.m.: A 53-year-old Scottville male was arrested for driving while his license was suspended (DWLS) and for possession of marijuana; Pere Marquette Highway and First Street. 3:30 p.m.: A 27-year-old Fountain male was arrested at the sheriff’s office on a warrant from…

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MCC board votes to eliminate 2 teaching positions

October 21, 2013
MCC board votes to eliminate 2 teaching positions

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.   SCOTTVILLE — By a vote of 4 to 3, the Mason County Central Board of Education voted Monday night to eliminate two math and science teaching positions, making up for a $337,920 deficit the district will have due to a reduction of 48 students. See related story here. One of the positions was the job held…

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