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The Legacy Fly-Over, a Christmas gift for many generations

September 27, 2023

The Legacy Fly-Over, a Christmas gift for many generations Are you looking for a unique Christmas present? Consider a Legacy Fly-Over from Alway Photography/Media Group 31. This short aerial film, set to music, will capture the beauty of your property, just in time for fall. The fall color season is short and availability is limited. Email: alwayphoto@gmail.com or call/text: 231-757-3202.…

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Cocaine possession, warrant arrest tops police activity

September 27, 2023

Cocaine possession, warrant arrest tops police activity PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for cocaine possession and on two outstanding Manistee County warrants for aggravated assault and failure to appear Tuesday, Sept. 26, shortly after 11 p.m. in the 5100 block of West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Thief/thieves steal bow hunting equipment

September 26, 2023

Thief/thieves steal bow hunting equipment BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole a compound bow, arrows, and two archery releases from a barn located in the 7700 block of East Navajo Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Monday, Sept. 25, shortly after noon. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County:…

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Motorist allegedly rear ends, punches vehicle in road rage incident

September 25, 2023

Motorist allegedly rear ends, punches vehicle in road rage incident HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A motorist reportedly struck the back of another vehicle with his vehicle and then got out of his vehicle and punched the victim’s vehicle, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The road rage/damaged property incident occurred Friday, Sept. 22, shortly before noon on Jebavy Drive north…

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Badger receives federal grant to study alternative fuel source

September 25, 2023

Badger receives federal grant to study alternative fuel source WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lake Michigan Carferry has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the federal government to fund a feasibility analysis to convert the SS Badger from coal to zero emission. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), which announced last week nearly $12 million in…

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