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Indiana man driving 87 mph arrested for OWI

May 15, 2023

Indiana man driving 87 mph arrested for OWI CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Granger, Indiana man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop Saturday, May 13, shortly after 2:30 p.m. when ​he was reportedly clocked on the radar at 87 mph in 55 mph zone on Custer Road near Johnson Road, said…

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Man allegedly shoots at vehicle, hitting it seven times

May 15, 2023

Man allegedly shoots at vehicle, hitting it seven times BRANCH TOWNSHIP —Warrants are being sought for a 51-year-old Branch man who allegedly fired several rounds at a vehicle, hitting it seven times, Saturday, May 13, shortly after 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Taylor Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim left the residence and called…

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Fisher Road bridge construction to begin Monday

May 13, 2023

Fisher Road bridge construction to begin Monday VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Replacement of the Fisher Road bridge between Peterson and Victory Corner roads begins Monday, May 15. The existing 52-feet long by 20-feet wide bridge, that spans the North Branch of the Lincoln River, will be replaced with a 70-feet long by 28-feet wide bridge. The Mason County Road Commission is…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted May 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Malcolm Andrew King, 34; third offense domestic violence and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 4, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 9; probable cause hearing: May 24; bail: $250/10 percent. -Travis…

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Fountain Horse Pull returns Sunday, May 28.

May 12, 2023

Fountain Horse Pull returns Sunday, May 28. FOUNTAIN — The 61st Fountain Horse Pull will take place on Sunday, May 28 beginning at 1 p.m. The event, which began in 1962, is sponsored by the Fountain Area Chamber of Commerce. The day will also feature a bake sale beginning at 9 a.m.; horseshoe tournament, beginning at 10 a.m. ($10 per…

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