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Hansen Road work completed

June 1, 2023

Hansen Road work completed AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Hansen Road, between Meyers and Dennis roads is now re-opened to all traffic. Construction, which began on April 17, was completed today with line striping. The project was completed about a week ahead of schedule, according to Eric Nelson, Mason County highway engineer. The $850,000…

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MSU Extension, AFFEW offering summer gardening programs

June 1, 2023

MSU Extension, AFFEW offering summer gardening programs PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension and AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) are offering three gardening programs this summer for various ages. Each program is free and will be held at the U Dig It Community Garden located behind the Ludington United Methodist Church, 5810 E.…

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Police news, posted June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

Police news, posted June 1, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, May 31, 2023: 2:18 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assault, 6500 block East Sherman Street, Sheridan Township. A report is being forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office seeking charges against a 31-year-old Fountain woman following a 911 call reporting a fight. 6 a.m., (MCSO),…

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Filer Credit Union announces scholarship recipients

June 1, 2023

Filer Credit Union announces scholarship recipients FILER TOWNSHIP — Filer Credit Union annually awards over $20,000 in scholarships to local youth.  “We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Filer Credit Union scholarship recipients,” said Kyle Gurzynski, president of the credit union. “These students have displayed exemplary hard work and dedication to their schoolwork and their community. We look forward to…

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Conservation district to host pollinators habitat workshop

May 31, 2023

Conservation district to host pollinators habitat workshop SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a pollinators habitat workshop on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5610 N. Poplar Street, just outside of the Village of Fountain. The event is free but reservations are required. The workshop will have in-class and in-field sessions. The event will…

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