For the 5th year in a row, a portion of the proceeds from the Rhythm & Dunes concerts coordinated by West Shore Bank is being donated to music programs at local area schools. Donations from this year's concert series totaled at $10,500.  With the money received, Mason County Eastern is once again able to offer a k-12 music program after a 4 year hiatus. Mason County Central intends to update the color guard uniforms and flags as well as help kids with costs related to being in band and choir.  Ludington intends to get new sheet music, as well as cover the cost of maintenance and repair on school-owned instruments. Raymond A. Biggs, President and CEO of West Shore Bank said “West Shore Bank is proud to support and make a difference in our communities and our schools.  It’s an honor to come together with our friends and neighbors to celebrate and support music education for our local students.”

The Mason County Board of Commissioners met yesterday morning. Mason- Lake Conservation District Manger Jordan DeVries informed the board of current activity with conservation efforts. He reported a successful Household hazardous waste collection, noting that they received 9900 more pounds than expected. With the recommendation from Amber Township, Commissioners approved of the brownfield redevelopment plan for the Holiday Inn Express Project. Previously voted upon mileages were approved and accepted by the board as well as several expenses for the Sheriff's Office. The board became joval when Curt Vanderwall honored Loretta Gallies 10 years of dedication to the county. Gallie is retiring from the Mason County Equalization office. The meeting concluded with reports from the Treasurer, Clerk and Administrator.

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying a person of interest in several breaking and entering around Mason County during Monday night  and early morning Tuesday.

The individual is described as a white male with several tattoos on his arms. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Shayne Eskew at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (231)843-3475 or Silent Observer at 1-888-786-7274.