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Vandals smash 15 mailboxes

September 9, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fifteen mailboxes were smashed overnight in the Riverton Township area, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to numerous calls Friday morning, Sept. 6, reporting mailboxes damaged. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend includes:…

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Fire damages cottage at Peaceful Acres Resort

September 8, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a cottage at Peaceful Acres Resort, 2670 N. Piney Ridge Road, Sunday afternoon. The resort is located near Hamlin Lake According to dispatch information, someone from the other side of the lake first spotted flames coming from the Cabin 14 at the 11 1/2 acre resort. Two deputies from Mason County…

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Book Mark to again offer free reading tutoring for K-3 students; mentors needed

September 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., will again be offering its free On Track Reader Tutoring Program for children who are in kindergarten through third grade. Volunteer mentors are currently being sought. A parent training is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3 to discuss more information about the On Track Reader Tutoring Program and…

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Man arraigned on arson, domestic violence, child abuse and weapons charges

September 6, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The suspect involved in an arson investigation, among other charges, has been formally charged. Patrick Joseph Cybert, 52, of Ludington, was arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court. He has been charged with the felonies arson second degree, carrying a concealed weapon, domestic violence – third offense, and child abuse third degree. Cybert…

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Iris Road to close for reconstruction beginning Monday

September 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Reconstruction of Iris Road will begin on Monday, Sept. 9. The road will be closed to through traffic until Nov. 8. Construction will include widening, culvert and guardrail replacement, ditching, and pavement replacement. The existing roadway is about 22 feet wide and 30 feet wide in the hill sections. The reconstructed road will be 11 feet…

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