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Police officers go above and beyond the call of duty to buy food for struggling woman 

April 3, 2023

Police officers go above and beyond the call of duty to buy food for struggling woman  ‘It is often the actions not seen that truly reveal a person’s heart.’ PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Mason County sheriff’s deputy and a Michigan State Police trooper went above and beyond the call of duty Sunday, April 2, when they gave their own…

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MCC to host bond election community forum Wednesday

April 3, 2023

MCC to host bond election community forum Wednesday SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host a community forum on Wednesday, April 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. The topic of the forum will be the upcoming May 2 bond election. The district is asking voters to approve a 1.6 mills tax increase, which will…

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WSCC to present free film series at The Vogue

April 3, 2023

WSCC to present free film series at The Vogue WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  MANISTEE — The West Shore Community College Humankind series will host a mini film series during the month of April at the Vogue Theatre, 383 River St., in connection with its theme of the year,…

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Deputies find meth on man who was being arrested on meth possession warrant

April 3, 2023

Deputies find meth on man who was being arrested on meth possession warrant CUSTER TOWNSHIP —Mason County sheriff’s deputies were arresting a 59-year-old Scottville man on a felony methamphetamine possession warrant Friday, March 31, around 8:30 p.m. when they found more meth on the suspect, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Meth was found on him during a ‘pat…

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Conservation District seeking input on strategic plan

April 3, 2023

Conservation District seeking input on strategic plan SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking public comment and feedback on its strategic plan through April 30. The Mason-Lake Conservation District serves as the local hub to meet the conservation-based needs for farms and private landowners in Mason County and the western half of Lake County. This includes providing assistance for…

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