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Vietnam vet calls Tight Lines for Troops best day of his life

May 19, 2013
Vietnam vet calls Tight Lines for Troops best day of his life

     MANISTEE – The fourth annual Tight Lines for Troops was held Saturday. The Lake Michigan fishing event is held free of charge for veterans with disabilities. Almost 300 veterans participated with 60 boats, said Phil Keilman, a retired Army master sergeant and event participant.   The absolute best part of the trip was the parade of boats with…

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Scottville will hold ordinance hearing

May 19, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Commission will hold a public hearing on its new city ordinance book Monday. The ordinance book was part of the city’s effort to update its ordinances, one of the top priorities in the city’s master plan and one of the top goals of the commissioners. “Some changes were made that updated our ordinances or deleted some…

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County hosting K9 training

May 19, 2013

Don’t be alarmed if you see a lot of police officers with K-9 dogs searching around in your neighborhood the next few days. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is hosting K-9 certifications beginning today through Wednesday. About 60 K-9 units from throughout Michigan and Ontario are in the area working on their United States Police Canine Association certifications. The K-9…

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Bones found in Riverton, law enforcement investigating

May 17, 2013

RIVERTON TWP. — Bones have been found in Riverton Township near the corner of Chauvez and Morton roads. Sheriff Kim Cole said detectives are on scene and the bones have been turned over to Dr. Marc Keen, Mason County medical examiner. Cole said investigators did not know whether the bones were human or animal, adult or children’s bones. Law enforcement…

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Law enforcement investigating “suspicious” situation

May 17, 2013

RIVERTON TWP. — Law Enforcement is in Riverton Township investigating what is being described by the sheriff as “a suspicious situation.” Sheriff Kim Cole said more information will be released later.

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