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April 2, 2023

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Clown Band accepting summer arts camp scholarship applications

April 2, 2023

Clown Band accepting summer arts camp scholarship applications SCOTTVILLE — Every year the Scottville Clown Band awards scholarships to middle school and high school children attending summer performing arts education programs. These scholarships are awarded in the memory of Raymond Schulte, who restarted the band in 1947, following a five-year hiatus during World War II and officially named it the Scottville…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 31, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brian Adam Lange, 38; aggravated stalking and possession of a controlled substance (ecstasy); arrested March 18 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned March 27; probable cause hearing: April 5; bail: $10,000 cash. -Deandre Cavelle…

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TVs, hunting equipment stolen in cabin break-in

March 31, 2023

TVs, hunting equipment stolen in cabin break-in BRANCH TOWNSHIP — “Numerous items, including TVs and hunting equipment” were reportedly stolen during a breaking and entering to a cabin located in the 8900 block of East US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported to police Thursday, March 30, and it happened some time within the last…

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Mason County Sports Hall of Fame wins three international sports heritage awards

March 31, 2023

Mason County Sports Hall of Fame wins three international sports heritage awards PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHOF) recently received recognition from the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA), winning three ISHY awards in three separate categories; Publications and Books, Educational Programming and New Exhibit. Winning submissions included the MCSHOF Commemorative Book, honoring the Class…

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