Western Michigan Fair grand slam winners.

August 12, 2017

Western Michigan Fair grand slam winners.

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Western Michigan Fair equestrian competition winners.

August 12, 2017

Western Michigan Fair equestrian competition winners.     

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 12, 2017.

August 12, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald B. Spencer, 83, of Baldwin died Tuesday, August 8, 2017.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. David A. Verduin, 74, of Fountain died Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Diane R. Bolton, 61, of…

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Cocaine delivery, computer crime tops recent arraignments. 

August 11, 2017

Cocaine delivery, computer crime tops recent arraignments.  #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Lonnie Michael Dietz, 48, of 2090 N. Fourth St., Sheridan Township, was arrested May 24 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine), one…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 11, 2017.

August 11, 2017

79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 11, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jason Michael Ogan, 42, of 6574 E. Glen Ln., Sheridan Township, pleaded no contest August 1 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 11 days in jail with credit for 11 days served;…

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Western Michigan Fair dairy winners.

August 11, 2017

Western Michigan Fair dairy winners.    

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Western Michigan Fair antique winners.

August 11, 2017

Western Michigan Fair antique winners.      

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Western Michigan Fair poultry, waterfowl, pigeon winners.

August 11, 2017

Western Michigan Fair poultry, waterfowl, pigeon winners.      

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Woman injured in rollover car/deer crash.

August 11, 2017

Woman injured in rollover car/deer crash. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Custer woman received minor injuries when her vehicle rolled over after hitting a deer on Custer Road near Powers Road Thursday, Aug. 10, at 5:05 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She was traveling southbound on Custer Road when the crash occurred, Cole said. Police reported…

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Man, whose body was found in Lake Michigan, stayed at Hamlin Lake resort.

August 10, 2017

Man, whose body was found in Lake Michigan, stayed at Hamlin Lake resort. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — For more than a month, the identity of a man’s body found floating in Lake Michigan on the Fourth of July near the Leland Harbor in Leelanua County was a mystery. That mystery was solved this week when authorities…

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Western Michigan Fair domestic arts winners.

August 10, 2017

Western Michigan Fair domestic arts.

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Western Michigan Fair goat competition winners.

August 10, 2017
Western Michigan Fair goat competition winners.

Western Michigan Fair goat competition winners. #WesternMichiganFair.    

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Western Michigan Fair swine competition winners.

August 10, 2017

Western Michigan Fair swine competition winners. #WesternMichiganFair.    

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CSC case, crashes among police activity.

August 10, 2017

CSC case, crashes among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017: – 6:01 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Quarterline and Countyline roads, Grant Township. – 6:30 a.m., (MCSO) car/deer crash, no injuries, Dennis Road south of Fountain Road, Victory Township. – 8:25 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), criminal sexual…

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Recent births, reported Aug. 9, 2017. 

August 9, 2017

Recent births, reported Aug. 9, 2017.  #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Colin Michael Pacholski, the son of Emily and Jeffrey Pacholski of New Lenox, Ill., was born August 3, 2017. John Ethan McDonough, the son of Dawn German and John McDonough of Ludington, was born August 4, 2017. Miles Henrik Lindenau, the son of Amy and Carl Lindenau…

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Roadside nap leads to arrest.

August 9, 2017

Roadside nap leads to arrest. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Irons man was arrested for open intoxicants in a vehicle Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 2:46 a.m. after Mason County sheriff’s deputies found him “sleeping in his running vehicle roadside” at Custer and Sugar Grove roads, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes:…

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Western Michigan Fair beef winners.

August 9, 2017

Western Michigan Fair beef winners.    

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Western Michigan Fair sheep winners. 

August 9, 2017

Western Michigan Fair sheep winners.  

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Western Michigan Fair rabbit winners.

August 9, 2017

Western Michigan Fair rabbit winners. Rabbit supreme showman, Mikaylyn Kennedy, left, and reserve showman Rachel Doyle.    

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Motorcyclist injured at PM Highway/31.

August 8, 2017

Motorcyclist injured at PM Highway/31. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 76-year-old motorcyclist from Hart was injured after his motorcycle was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by a Custer woman Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred on Pere Marquette Highway near the US 31 southbound onramp. Mason County Sheriff Dep. Adam Lamb said a semi-truck and trailer…

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New dairy booth will keep fairgoers cool.

August 8, 2017

New dairy booth will keep fairgoers cool. #WesternMichiganFair. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Dairy Council is debuting its new Dairy Booth this week during the Western Michigan Fair. The new booth replaces the former booth that has helped the council raise funds for the past 30-plus years, said Bill Stakenas. Bill and his son-in-law,…

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