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Driver cited for 7th suspended license charge

July 18, 2023

Driver cited for 7th suspended license charge BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A 56-year-old Branch man was cited for his seventh driving while license suspended charge Monday, July 17, shortly before 8:30 p.m. on US 10 near Walhalla Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, July 17, 2023:…

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Good Samaritans rescue 2 boys, mother from drowning in Lake Michigan

July 17, 2023

Good Samaritans rescue 2 boys, mother from drowning in Lake Michigan One of the rescuers is an off-duty police officer LUDINGTON — Two boys, ages 7 and 10, and their mother were struggling in the rough Lake Michigan waters by the north Ludington breakwater Monday, July 17, and four people walking on the breakwater — one of whom was an…

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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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