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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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Vehicle collides with school bus resulting in minor injuries

December 16, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — A vehicle collided with a school bus Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 3 p.m. According to law enforcement’s preliminary investigation of the scene, a Subaru Outback was traveling west on US 10-31 when the driver apparently disregarded the red…

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Ludington Ball Drop named No. 1 by USA Today poll

December 16, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop was recently named as the nation’s best New Year’s Eve drop by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It was the only New Year’s Eve drop in Michigan and among 20 nominees from across the United States. “Ludington’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is one of our top two…

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Fake $100 bill passed at local store

December 16, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A counterfeit $100 bill was used by a female customer at the Wesco store on West US 10 Friday, Dec. 13 around 1 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity in Mason…

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Freezing rain advisory issued

December 14, 2024

UPDATE: The advisory was extended until 11 a.m. Sunday. MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, through 4 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Freezing rain is expected with total ice accumulations up to .10 of an inch. The advisory area includes Mason, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot,…

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