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Community Foundation Fall Wish Lists grant over $49,000. 

January 11, 2021

Community Foundation Fall Wish Lists grant over $49,000.  Over $49,000 from the Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2020 Fall Wish Lists were granted to local nonprofits thanks to the generosity of the Mason County community and partnership with the Pennies from Heaven Foundation’s Meet Us Halfway match. The Community Foundation is in its fourth year of hosting the Wish Lists,…

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DHD #10 reaches capacity for COVID-19 vaccines due to shortage.

January 8, 2021

DHD #10 reaches capacity for COVID-19 vaccines due to shortage. District Health Department #10 announced Friday, Jan. 8, that it is currently at capacity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics due to a shortage of the vaccine.  “The registration link on our website is currently removed and will be replaced once we are able to schedule appointments,” states a press release. “Unfortunately,…

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Recent arraignments include felony drug charges.

January 8, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Felonies -Andrew Robert Bates, 30, of 1761 E. 56th St., Chase, was arrested Nov. 13 by State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of manufacturing a controlled…

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New Ludington treasurer begins duties.

January 8, 2021

New Ludington treasurer begins duties. LUDINGTON — Mari Jo Lange has assumed the duties of Ludington city treasurer, taking over for Tom Ezdebski, who retired at the end of 2020. Lange was elected to the office, running on a write-in campaign. There were no other formal candidates. She said she grew up in Zeeland, Michigan and has lived in Ludington…

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Hansen Road closure.

January 8, 2021

Hansen Road closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission will close Hansen Road between Stiles and Amber roads beginning Monday, Jan. 11. During that time, road commission crews will be removing trees for the upcoming Hansen Road reconstruction project. Residents, emergency vehicles, and school buses will have access but should anticipate delays. Barricades will be placed on Hansen…

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