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Lakeshore Food Club to hold Empty Bowls fundraiser

September 5, 2023

Lakeshore Food Club to hold Empty Bowls fundraiser LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club will host its third annual Empty Bowls event, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at The Lake House, 704 Maritime Drive, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.  The event will include food catered by Jamesport Brewing along with drinks, and live music. Lakeshore Food Club Executive Director O’Nealya Gronstal,…

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Sheriff’s office investigates mailbox fires

September 5, 2023

Sheriff’s office investigates mailbox fires The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple mailbox fires and vandalism over the Labor Day Weekend. “Deputies responded to multiple calls regarding mailboxes either smashed or set on fire on Conrad Road, Meyers Road and Brye Road” Friday, Sept. 1, at 11:19 p.m. in Amber Township, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies also…

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Community Foundation accepting grant applications

September 5, 2023

Community Foundation accepting grant applications LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2023 fall grant round is now open and accepting applications. The foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving Mason County. All grants will reflect the foundation’s vision to build a vibrant community with great opportunities for all and will be focused on the organization’s…

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Man dies following water incident Sunday

September 4, 2023

Man dies following water incident Sunday SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 78-year-old man died Sunday following an incident in Lake Michigan. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to Summit Park at 3:07 p.m. According to Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper, the man was pulled from Lake Michigan and CPR was started. Cooper said he believed the man had been on a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 3, 2023

September 3, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 3, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Blakely Hicks, 26; larceny from a building, two counts of breaking and entering, malicious destruction of utility property, and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle; arrested Nov. 18, 2022 by Michigan State…

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