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Kimes begins new career helping to keep schools safe

September 3, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Kevin Kimes is passionate about keeping kids safe. After a three-decade career in education, most of it as an administrator, Kimes retired in July and is now a sales representative for a company that focuses on school safety. Kimes, 54, of Riverton Township, has been a principal at Mason County Central School District for the…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines scheduled for next week

September 3, 2025

MASON COUNTY – If you see low-flying helicopters in the area next week, do not be alarmed. Helicopter inspections of power lines are scheduled in Mason County next week. “ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from Sept. 8 through Oct. 3, weather permitting,” states a press release. “The helicopter patrols are…

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Farm Field Day scheduled for Sept. 11

September 3, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Conservation District is hosting its annual Farm Field Day on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds at Scottville Riverside Park, 700 S. Scottville Rd. The grounds can be accessed through the park’s main drive and follow directional signs. The event is open to…

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Trooper Butterfield memorial ceremony will be Sept. 9

September 3, 2025

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —The annual memorial ceremony honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Butterfield was killed on duty by a gunman on Sept. 9, 2013 while conducting a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north of Townline Road. A memorial now commemorates the site. Butterfield was 42-years-old…

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MCE to host back to school community event

September 3, 2025

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will host a back to school open house on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  The public is invited to the event to tour the schools, meet staff, participate in activities and an ice cream social. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…

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