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Thief/thieves steal cash box from fruit stand

August 1, 2023

Thief/thieves steal cash box from fruit stand RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole a money box from a fruit stand located in the 3400 block of West Deren Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.  The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 7:15 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 31, 2023…

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Motorcycle, kayaks stolen from pole barn

August 1, 2023

Motorcycle, kayaks stolen from pole barn CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 2004 Yamaha TTR 90 motorcycle and four kayaks were stolen from a pole barn located in the 900 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.  The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…

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VIDEO: Firefighters extinguish wheat field fire

July 31, 2023

VIDEO: Firefighters extinguish wheat field fire CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were called to a wheat field fire at 1:15 p.m. today, Monday, July 31, 2023, south of the intersection of Decker and Darr roads. Fire units responding included Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Departments. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly upon arriving on scene. Farmer Paul Monton…

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Weekend police news, posted July 31, 2023

July 31, 2023

Weekend police news, posted July 31, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 28, 2023: 11​ a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), littering, 8400 block of East Groth Road, Sheridan Township. A 31-year-old Fountain woman was cited following an investigation into an alleged dumping of garbage and abandoned trailer that was left on the…

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U Dig It Garden to celebrate 13 years

July 31, 2023

U Dig It Garden to celebrate 13 years PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Lucky 13 Open House will be held at the U Dig It Community Garden on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, celebrating the garden’s 13th season. The event will be hosted by members of the community garden and AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment…

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