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Drivers injured in two-vehicle crash

December 20, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Ludington woman and a 48-year-old Baldwin man, both of whom were drivers, received non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Dec. 19, shortly before 3 p.m. on US 10 east of Dennis Road, according to Mason County Sheriff…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 19, 2024

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, until 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The National Weather Services has issued the advisory for Mason, Oceana, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta and Isabella counties Snow accumulations between 2 and 4  inches are expected. _________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…

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Gun buyback program to end

December 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Starfish Buyback Program (SBP), a local voluntary effort to reduce the number of certain firearms in the Mason County area, will be ending on January 15, 2025. The program was activated in the fall of 2023 by community members from the Mason County. Named after the legendary starfish tale, the program was based on the belief that…

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West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving raises over $17,000

December 18, 2024

LUDINGTON –  West Shore Bank’s recent Spirit of Giving Fundraiser raised over $17,000. The funds will be used to support individuals, families, and pets in Benzie, Grand Traverses, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon and Oceana counties. This is the 16th year the fundraising campaign has brought hope and support to those in need. Donations were received from West Shore Bank employees, compassionate…

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Sheriff Cole swears in his deputies

December 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who was re-elected to his fourth term on Nov. 5, swore in his deputies during a special ceremony Monday evening. The deputies are sworn in each new term. Sheriff offices in the State of Michigan are governed under Michigan Compiled Laws Act 51 of 1951, Chapter 14, which…

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