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Two Free Soil teens injured in rollover crash on icy roads

January 9, 2023

Two Free Soil teens injured in rollover crash on icy roads GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two 18-year-old Free Soil men received suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” after their vehicle lost control on icy roads; left the roadway; and rolled over on Quarterline Road south of Countyline Road Saturday, Jan. 7, shortly after 9 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both teens…

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Three accused shoplifters flee from Dollar General before police arrive

January 9, 2023

Three accused shoplifters flee from Dollar General before police arrive GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shoplifting case involving three Manistee people who began stealing merchandise from Dollar General on North US 31, but fled before deputies arrived Friday, Jan. 6, shortly before 9 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported…

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Fountain Road work to begin Tuesday

January 9, 2023

Fountain Road work to begin Tuesday SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fountain Road between Darr and Ordway roads will be one land beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10. Hardman Construction is expected to cut the steel sheeting that is above the steam bed that is under the concrete arch culvert, according to Eric Nelson, project engineer of the Mason County Road Commission. The work…

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Chamber to host State of the Community Breakfast at WSCC

January 9, 2023

Chamber to host State of the Community Breakfast at WSCC VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County (formerly the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce) will present its fourth annual State of the Community Breakfast on Wednesday, February 1 at West Shore Community College. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on the Chamber’s website.…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 8, 2023

January 8, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 8, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nathaniel Doug Huizingh, 28, two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police; arrested Dec. 31 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 31; probable cause hearing: Jan. 11; bail: $500/10 percent. -Joshua Lewis Boyd Murrey, 18,…

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