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Weekend police news, posted April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported for March 28 to 31, 2024: Thursday, March 28 3:40 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Benson Road north of Marshall Road, Branch Township. 5:26 p.m., MCSO, damaged vehicle (a truck was…

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2024 fishing season, license begins today

April 1, 2024

Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season kicks off today, Monday, April 1. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025. Fishing licenses can be purchased from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing the license through the app. Michigan DNR Hunt Fish, an official app of the Michigan…

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Congressman Moolenaar staff available locally April 9

April 1, 2024

Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host local meeting times on Tuesday, April 9. Moolenaar represents Mason and Oceana counties in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the meetings, constituents from the Michigan Second Congressional District can discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency. Constituents who cannot attend one of the meetings…

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Amber Township to hold spring clean-up

March 31, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township will hold its annual spring clean-up on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Amber Township Hall, 171 S. Amber Road. Those dropping off items must show proof of residency of Amber Township. Items must be bagged, boxed or bundled. Metal products must be separated for the Padnos container that will be…

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Lakeshore Animal Friends to hold fundraising spaghetti dinner

March 31, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Animal Friends will hold a fundraising spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall, 3755 N. Jebavy Dr. The event will also include a ticket raffle and silent auction. Cost is $12 per person paid at the door or $10 per plate for pre-orders; $6 for children ages 10…

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