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Iteen challenging Bleau for PM Township treasurer’s position

July 17, 2023

Iteen challenging Bleau for PM Township treasurer’s position PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Voters in Pere Marquette Charter Township will decide the fate of the current treasurer and supervisor during a recall election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Karie Bleau was elected as treasurer in November 2020 and began serving on Jan. 1, 2021. A recall petition filed by township resident Tim…

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Weekend police news, posted July 17, 2023

July 17, 2023

Weekend police news, posted July 17, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 14, 2023: 9:37 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Logan Township. 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Drive and Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:19 p.m., (MCSO), a warrant is being requested for a…

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Historic military ship museum conflicted with host city

July 14, 2023

Historic military ship museum conflicted with host city Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The organization that operates the USS LST 393 military museum (read more here), along with the ship’s owners is in conflict with the City of Muskegon. For 75 years, the West Michigan Dock & Market Corp. (also known as the Mart Dock), located…

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VIDEO: Man involved in high speed chase arraigned

July 14, 2023

Man involved in high speed chase arraigned VIDEO: Chase on Main Street in Scottville LUDINGTON — The 18-year-old Ludington man who was involved in a high speed chase Thursday morning was arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Owen Joseph Horrigan faces seven charges in relation to the incident that began 10:27 a.m. July 13. Those charges include two…

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Library book sale continues Saturday, Sunday

July 14, 2023

Library book sale continues Saturday, Sunday LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library’s annual Friends of the Library Book Sale began Friday, July 14, and will continue Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the sale go toward children’s programming at the Ludington and Scottville libraries.…

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