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Suspect attempts to pass counterfeit bill, injures deputy’s hand during arrest.

August 4, 2021

Suspect attempts to pass counterfeit bill, injures deputy’s hand during arrest. PERE MARQUETEE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Central Lake, Michigan man was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, after allegedly attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at the Murphy Gas Station and later injuring a Mason County sheriff’s deputy’s hand while struggling with deputies, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Children’s museum to offer locally-written play.

August 4, 2021

Children’s museum to offer locally-written play. LUDINGTON — What happens when Ludington’s legendary folk hero, Ossawald Crumb, bumps into a magical and venerable white pine tree named Grandmother Pine, three forest animals who talk, and a wise Ottawa elder?  “Great fun for children of all ages,” is how local playwright and director Rick Plummer of “The Amazing and Almost True…

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Poplar Road closure Thursday. 

August 4, 2021

Poplar Road closure Thursday.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — One mile of Poplar Road, between Townline and Beyer roads, will be closed Thursday, Aug. 5, for road work. The road is expected to re-open by 3 p.m. Thursday.  

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New meters may result in reduction in Scottville water rates. 

August 3, 2021

New meters may result in reduction in Scottville water rates.  SCOTTVILLE — Residents and property owners in the City of Scottville may see a reduction in their water rates in the future, if City Manager Jim Newkirk’s predications are correct. Newkirk reported to the Planning Commission Tuesday, during its regular monthly meeting, that investigations have shown that currently (and for…

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3 decades, 3 generations of Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling continues. 

August 3, 2021

3 decades, 3 generations of Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling continues.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — For 35 years, Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling has provided some friendly competition for kids dreaming of some day driving the big tractor. The pandemic meant a year off in 2020 but future farmers (or farming fans) have two opportunities in the…

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