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More input wanted for community center survey

June 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has been in the process of conducted a survey asking county residents about the potential development of a multigenerational community center. While the Foundation has met a measurable goal of 5 percent response, more input is wanted. “The survey aimed to gather input from 5% of Mason County residents, which was recommended…

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Library to host tie-dye making

June 19, 2024

The Mason County District Library will hold tie-dye t-shirt making programs next week at both libraries: Monday, June 24 at the Ludington library and Wednesday, June 26 at the Scottville library, beginning at 1 p.m. each day. Participants can bring their own item to tie-dye or may purchase a shirt from the library, while supplies last, for $5 each. The…

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Police news, posted June 19, 2024

June 19, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 18, 2024: 4:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road south of Beard Road, Eden Township. 8:06 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of US 10, Amber Township. 4:30…

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Public hearing tonight will seek input on county solar grid ordinance changes

June 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The public will have a chance to give its input on solar arrays occupying Mason County farm land during a Mason County Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. DTE Electric Company is requesting several changes to the Mason County zoning ordinance in order to…

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Man arrested on warrant after asking to buy marijuana from sheriff’s wife, other people in store parking lot

June 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 68-year-old Mason County man was arrested Monday evening, June 17, on an outstanding warrant by Mason County sheriff’s deputies “following several reports of a male subject approaching people in the Aldi’s parking lot asking to buy marijuana —…

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