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Momentum Business Plan Competition returns

January 24, 2023

Momentum Business Plan Competition returns LUDINGTON — After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Momentum Business Pitch Competition is back, which will award $15,000 cash to a small business, plus a $10,000 suite of support services. The application period is currently open and closes March 24, 2023. Any Mason County for-profit or non-profit venture with a viable business idea, plan…

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Sheriff issues warning about financial accounts

January 23, 2023

Sheriff issues warning about financial accounts LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is warning the public to keep an eye on their financial accounts. “With the recent uptick in fraud and ID theft type cases, it is important to remember to keep a close eye on your bank and credit card statements,” Cole said in a statement Monday morning. …

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Carlson named president of FloraCraft

January 23, 2023

Carlson named president of FloraCraft LUDINGTON — Steve Carlson has been promoted to president of FloraCraft. Carlson has been with the company for 20 years and will lead all manufacturing, fabrication and global supply efforts of the locally owned corporation. He will also assume new roles in strategy development, accounts and marketing. In addition to his promotion to president, Carlson will remain…

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Police news, posted Jan. 23, 2022

January 23, 2023

Police news, posted Jan. 23, 2022 The following police activity took place over the weekend in Mason County.  Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 10:10 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): A 43-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested following a traffic stop and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), first offense, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township.  Saturday, Jan.…

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Police busy with crashes, warrant arrests

January 20, 2023

Police busy with crashes, warrant arrests The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023: 6:42 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, US 31 north of Dewey Road, Sherman Township. 6:59 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 8:01 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle rollover crash, no…

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