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Sheriff’s Office report, as of Oct. 21, 2013

October 22, 2013

The following report is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, October 21, 2013: 9:08 a.m.: A 53-year-old Scottville male was arrested for driving while his license was suspended (DWLS) and for possession of marijuana; Pere Marquette Highway and First Street. 3:30 p.m.: A 27-year-old Fountain male was arrested at the sheriff’s office on a warrant from…

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MCC board votes to eliminate 2 teaching positions

October 21, 2013
MCC board votes to eliminate 2 teaching positions

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.   SCOTTVILLE — By a vote of 4 to 3, the Mason County Central Board of Education voted Monday night to eliminate two math and science teaching positions, making up for a $337,920 deficit the district will have due to a reduction of 48 students. See related story here. One of the positions was the job held…

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Scottville resident raises chicken issue again

October 21, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville resident would like to raise chickens on the property he rents on the southeast side of town. The resident, who lives at 116 E. Second St. asked the city commission to grant permission to raise up to 10 hens at the house for the purpose of producing eggs for consumption. The city’s ordinance requires permission to…

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Business leader, Bob Smith, dies

October 21, 2013
Business leader, Bob Smith, dies

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville businessman Robert “Bob” Smith died Monday afternoon. Smith was the owner of Smith & Eddy Insurance based in Scottville. He started working for his father, Robert Smith, in 1974 after graduating from Michigan State University. Over the years he grew the business from its Scottville base to include offices in Ludington and Manistee. Earlier this year, the…

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Sheriff’s office responds to B&Es, other incidences

October 21, 2013

Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the following recent activity: Breaking and Entries: Deputies responded to two recent breaking and entry incidences that occurred Thursday, Oct. 18 or Friday, Oct. 19, one of which has resulted in an arrest. –            2100 block of West Johnson Road in Amber Township. Numerous power tools and antiques were stolen. The case remains under investigation.…

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