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United Way to hold tree decorating competition 

November 1, 2023

United Way to hold tree decorating competition HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — United Way of Mason County will hold a Festival of Trees fundraising competition this holiday season. The organization is inviting businesses, organizations and schools to participate. The tree decorating period is from Thursday, November 30 to Friday, December 1. Each participating group will be responsible for decorating its own tree…

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Deputies busy with car/deer crashes 

October 31, 2023

Deputies busy with car/deer crashes  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023: 6:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 near Campbell Road, Branch Township. 8:22 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near Chauvez…

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VOTE ON NOV. 7! Here’s what you need to know

October 30, 2023

VOTE ON NOV. 7! Here’s what you need to know Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. With the exception of Meade and Sheridan townships, registered voters in Mason County are being asked to vote on certain topics. Voters in the Mason County Central School District are being asked to decide on two bond proposals. Proposal 1 is for .8 mill…

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Weekend police news, posted Oct. 30, 2023

October 30, 2023

Weekend police news, posted Oct. 30, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 27, 203: 6:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road near Gordon Road, Amber Township. 7:14 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 27, 2023

October 27, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jasen David Hathaway, 39, pleaded guilty Aug. 29 to fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police and driving while license suspended and was sentenced Oct. 17 to 127 days in jail with credit for 127 days…

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