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Mother bear of 3 cubs shot by poacher.

June 12, 2020

Mother bear of 3 cubs shot by poacher. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are seeking information regarding a bear that was illegally shot in Oceana County earlier this week, according to a DNR press release. The bear was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries, leaving behind three cubs which were taken to a wildlife rehabilitator. Following…

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FiveCAP distributes food boxes.

June 12, 2020

FiveCAP distributes food boxes. FiveCAP staff and volunteers recently packed and distributed 1,851 food boxes to low-income people in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP held its quarterly food distribution of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) on Thursday, June 4. The program provides food every three months to income-eligible households. TEFAP is open to residents of all ages…

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79th District Court news, posted June 12, 2020.

June 12, 2020

79th District Court news, posted June 12, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felony arraignments – Nicholas James Piehl, 26, no address listed, was arrested June 4, 2020 by Ludington Police Department and charged with assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, habitual offender. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.…

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Assault investigations top police activity.

June 12, 2020

Assault investigations top police activity. #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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, June 11, 2020: – 4:28 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Fountain man was arrested for a parole absconder warrant, 600 block of Danaher Street,…

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GOP to meet June 18.

June 12, 2020

GOP to meet June 18. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The next meeting of the Mason County Republican Executive Committee is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at the Mason County Airport, 5300 W. US 10 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at Suttons Landing but was postponed due to weather.

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