Michigan Brewing Company owner says termination of Fenton development for the best

"We weren't happy with the project either and the best was to step down," said Bobby Mason, Michigan Brewing Company president and owner, about developing Fenton's Old Fire Hall - which had been delayed.
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/04/michigan_brewing_company_owner.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:22:49 -0700

Report: Michigan research universities rank among nation's best for developing 21st century talent

LANSING — Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) institutions continue to competitively rank among the top research innovation clusters in the nation in producing the high-tech, high-demand talent required for the 21st century, according to a recent benchmarking report.
http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2012/05/23//news/doc4fb3ed720513b341269368.txt

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 04:31:28 -0700

Jeff Mason: What States Can Learn from Michigan's Recovery

When the national economy was hemorrhaging jobs, Michigan faced an especially difficult climate. Through resolve, creative thinking and cooperation between public and private entities, GE's leaders breathed new life into our future.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-mason/michigans-recovery_b_1455588.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:54:41 -0700

Mason County Life EMS supervisor, educator given national award for service

Spencer and three other Michigan residents were among the 72 caregivers and educators representing more than 30 states and the country of Trinidad and Tobago given the award.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/mason_county_life_ems_supervis.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:36 -0700

Bear caught on camera during road patrol

A sergeant with the Mason County Sheriff's Office caught some wildlife on his in-car camera last Tuesday.
http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=756322

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 08:20:58 -0700

Ex-Spartan Kristin Haynie hired as EMU assistant

Former Michigan State University player Kristin Haynie, of Mason, has been hired as an assistant women's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University.
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120517/GW/305170034/1023/GW

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 02:01:24 -0700

Bear spotted in Mason County

A bear was spotted Tuesday night in Mason County. Mitt and Ann Romney are opening their personal checkbooks as wide as allowed to ...
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/212653/2/Bear-spotted-in-Mason-County

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 18:45:47 -0700

Police Patrol Car Camera Captures Bear in Mason County

A police patrol car camera captured a bear in Mason County running across the street.
http://www.9and10news.com/story/18586473/police-patrol-car-camera-captures-bear-in-mason-county

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:36:45 -0700

Hollis Named A-D of the Year

He receives award in New York
http://www.wilx.com/sports/headlines/Hollis_Named_A-D_of_the_Year_153375955.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 20:40:14 -0700

Thurston MCE’s choice as tops senior

CUSTER — He stood Tuesday morning to receive scholarships and again to accept the Mason County Eastern Senior Male Athlete and Distinguished Math Student awards as well as be named co-valedictorian and graduating senior Tyler Thurston then stood again to accept this year’s MCE All-Around Senior award.
http://www.ludingtondailynews.com/news/65574-thurston-mces-choice-as-tops-senior

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:04:42 -0700