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Carlson named CEO of FloraCraft

August 16, 2023

Carlson named CEO of FloraCraft LUDINGTON — Steve Carlson has been named chief executive officer of FloraCraft, in addition to his title of president. Carlson replaces Eric Erwin who retired last week. In January Carlson, who had previously served as chief operating officer, was named president of the company. Carlson has been with FloraCraft for 20 years and leads all…

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Police news, posted Aug. 16, 2023

August 16, 2023

Police news, posted Aug. 16, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023: 10:30 a.m., car/goose crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Chauvez Road overpass, Pere Marquette Township. 11:38 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 south of Forest Trail, Free Soil Township. 8:49 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, First…

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August 16, 2023

Please support local news Please consider helping to support local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are brought to you for free thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals. We will not require a paywall, but kindly ask you to consider supporting us with a contribution of your choosing. As the only locally-owned news service in…

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Police news, posted Aug. 15, 2023

August 15, 2023

Police news, posted Aug. 15, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Aug. 14, 2023: 11:52 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), fraud, 5700 block of West Barton Road, Pere Marquette Township. The complainant reported there was an unauthorized charge on a bank card​. ​2:07 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 67-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic assault…

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State agencies prevent road commission from removing roadkill

August 15, 2023

State agencies prevent road commission from removing roadkill SCOTTVILLE — If you start to notice the smell of dead animals while driving, you can thank the State of Michigan. The Mason County Road Commission, like several other county road commissions, has changed its roadkill pickup procedures due to new state regulations. According to Mary Samuels, manager of the road commission,…

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