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Custer man arrested for false pretense over $100,000, larceny by conversion over $20,000.

September 14, 2020

Custer man arrested for false pretense over $100,000, larceny by conversion over $20,000. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Sept. 12, shortly before 4 p.m. on East Wilson Road on two…

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Handgun stolen from vehicle.

September 14, 2020

Handgun stolen from vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Taurus .38 revolver from a vehicle Friday, Sept. 11, around 2:30 p.m. ​in the 6000 block of Maple Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available…

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Beautification Grant Funds Available to Mason County Businesses

September 14, 2020

Beautification Grant Funds Available to Mason County Businesses PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —  Mason County businesses may be eligible to receive funding for beautification of exterior spaces under a new grant program, announced by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. The purpose of thE grant is to support small businesses with outdoor projects…

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Family displaced after house fire.

September 12, 2020

Family displaced after house fire. LUDINGTON — A single father and his five children have been displaced after a house fire at 207 N. Rath Ave. Saturday afternoon. Ludington Fire Department and Ludington Police Department were dispatched to the residence at 3:38 p.m. Upon arriving on scene, Fire Chief Jerry Funk reported heavy black smoke coming from the house. “The…

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Promise scholarship program makes changes.

September 12, 2020

Promise scholarship program makes changes. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Seventy-five students from Mason County high schools’ 2020 graduating class are enrolled at West Shore Community College under the Mason County Promise scholarship. This year, new Promise scholars will be offered support through student success programming, including Scholar Meetup sessions and guidance devoted to strategies that build academic strengths.   New, returning…

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