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Memorial Day: Never forget.

May 31, 2021

Memorial Day: Never forget.  The names of the Mason County residents serving in the armed forces who died during war, are engraved on plaques located in front of the Mason County Courthouse. This day, Memorial Day, is a day set aside to honor these brave men and women.

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Gas stolen from company trucks.

May 28, 2021

Gas stolen from company trucks. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —A thief or thieves stole approximately $80 in fuel from company trucks parked in the 100 block of South Jebavy Drive, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Thursday, May 27 around 4…

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Mason County residents receive traffic safety awards.

May 27, 2021

Mason County residents receive traffic safety awards. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and Hamlin Township resident Dr. Dan Petterson are among six individuals/organizations who were honored by the Michigan Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission this morning, Thursday, May 27, 2021, as recipients of the Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award.  The Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award is named for…

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Car/deer crashes top police activity.

May 27, 2021

Car/deer crashes top police activity. 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: Wednesday, May 26, 2021: 2:46 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, M 116 south of the Ludington State Park, Hamlin Township. 2:16 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash,…

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Students receive ag-based scholarships from Smith & Eddy Insurance.

May 27, 2021

Students receive ag-based scholarships from Smith & Eddy Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance recently awarded two local high seniors each $1,000 for agriculture-based continuing education. The scholarships went to Lydia Howe and Tess Bradley.  Lydia is a senior at Mason County Eastern (graduated tonight) and is the daughter of John Paul and Sheri Howe of…

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