The Mason Times

11/19/2015

Outstanding job to all of the community members volunteering with Kean's during their renovation!

The community of Mason came together to get Kean’s Store back on its feet after smoke damage had the store out of business for months. Volunteers ranging from Knights of Columbus to the high school…

04/30/2014

Do you have unused prescription drugs in your home? Find out how you can prevent environmental damage, and save a life at the same time. Addiction can be prevented by being aware of those around you.

Prescription drug abuse: The new face of addictionPosted on April 29, 2014 by Daniel HamburgBy Daniel Hamburg Mason Times staff writer“It can happen to anyone. I’ve seen it a lot,” Aaron Emerson said. Unsuspecting teens are becoming addicted to prescription pills, and moving on to more dangerous dru…

04/10/2014

Have you ever been interested in learning how to play an instrument? Ukulele is easy to pick up, especially when you have a community ready to help you. Come to the Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum, no experience necessary!

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MMUGS creates a community of ukulele playersPosted on April 9, 2014 by amandacowherdBy Amanda CowherdMason Times staff writerMid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum met on Saturday, March 22, to play and sing along to Elvis Presley songs. MMUGS founder Terry Hill said he has gotten involved in the ukulele…

04/04/2014

Mason High School is hosting 40 teams from robotics clubs across Michigan today and tomorrow. Find out how they prepared for the big event.

Mason High School hosts district robotics competitionPosted on April 4, 2014 by Daniel HamburgBy Daniel Hamburg Mason Times staff writerMason High School is hosting over 1,500 students, faculty and family from across Michigan for the 2014 Lansing FIRST Robotics District Competition on Friday and Sat...

03/26/2014

Mason City Council members adopted an ordinance and a moratorium on regulating local medical ma*****na dispensaries on Monday, March 17.

By Amanda Cowherd, Mason Times staff writer

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Mason City Council regulates medical ma*****na dispensariesPosted on March 25, 2014 by amandacowherdBy Amanda Cowherd Mason Times staff writerMason City Council members adopted an ordinance and a moratorium on regulating local medical ma*****na dispensaries on Monday, March 17.Ordinance 196 requires...

03/15/2014

Do you take route 46 to get to and from work in Mason or Lansing? See how you can get involved to help your commute.

Changes to CATA route could improve commute between Mason and LansingPosted on March 15, 2014 by Daniel HamburgBy Daniel Hamburg Mason Times staff writerCATA bus stop Northbound South Jefferson Street past East Maple StreetA grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is helping…

03/11/2014

Temperatures may be rising, but that may mean more snow melting and freezing overnight. Make sure you are prepared.

Ready or not? Residents are stocking up on salt and shovelsPosted on February 19, 2014 by Daniel HamburgDentist Dave Golder bought bags of salt to prevent ice and snow from building up at his home and officeBy Daniel Hamburg Mason Times staff writerAt Ace Hardware on Cedar Street, Manager Chris Iott...

03/11/2014

Have you ever wanted to explore the world? Would you have done so at 18-years-old? Few Mason teens will have that opportunity this coming fall.

Ingrid Nova, Rotary district 6360 outbound chairperson, explains the long process of applying to the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

03/11/2014

Check out photos from the Mason Public Library “Geronimo Stilton” party for elementary and middle school readers, hosted by youth services librarian Marisela Garza.
You can register your children for next month’s party, which has a “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” theme.

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Geronimo Stilton party encourages young readersPosted on March 10, 2014 by amandacowherdAmanda CowherdMason Times staff writer Youth services librarian Marisela Garza helps a Geronimo Stilton reader pronounce a word. Garza looks on as a patron reads a cheese joke. Geronimo Stilton and Thea Stilton b...

10/17/2013

Every Saturday from July 2 to Oct. 4, Maple Street closes for the Mason Area Farmers Market. The market started in 2004 and has since turned into quite the social gathering.

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Every Saturday from July 2 to Oct. 4, Maple Street closes for the Mason Area Farmers Market. The market started in 2004 and has since turned into quite the s...

04/06/2013

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Mason reaffirms sister city relationship with Vitina, KosovoPosted on April 6, 2013 by henrikblixby Henrik Blix Mason Times staff writerMASON—In a bilingual ceremony Monday evening, the City Council reaffirmed Mason’s sister city status with Vitina, Kosovo.Mayor Arifi and Mayor Clark read the sister...

04/01/2013

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Spring Fling parking spaces stir up troublePosted on April 1, 2013 by nubiastormBy Nubia Buckingham Mason Times staff writerCity Council members raised concerns about the parking violations of vendors during Spring Fling.The Mason Chamber of Commerce presented a plan for annual events to the Council...

04/01/2013

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VisPosted on March 29, 2013 by henrikblixby Henrik Blix Mason Times staff writerMASON—The city of Mason will host visitors from sister city Vitina, Kosovo, next week for tours and discussion of American business and government .City Administrator Martin Colburn said there will be three visitors, inc...

04/01/2013

Check out what happened at the March 18 City Council meeting:

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Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge and TrailheadPosted on March 25, 2013 by katvellalinglBy Katarina Vella LinglMason Times staff writerMASON – Director of zoning and development, David Haywood, presented an application for the development of a pedestrian bridge at the March 18 City Council meeting. Haywoo...

03/27/2013

Check out the Easter events happening in Mason, and let us know if there are any we didn't include:

http://news.jrn.msu.edu/masontimes/2013/03/27/easter-egg-hunts-and-religious-services-for-mason/

Easter egg hunts and religious services for MasonPosted on March 27, 2013 by andrearaby1By Andrea Raby Mason Times staff writerAlthough spring isn’t in the air yet, Easter is this weekend, and with it many holiday events.On March 30, the Mason Library is holding an Easter Egg Party. The event is gau...

03/26/2013

Have a student that will be at Mason High School in 2014? The School Board just approved two field trips to France and Germany. Read more here:

http://news.jrn.msu.edu/masontimes/2013/03/26/school-board-approves-field-trips-to-germany-france/

School Board approves field trips to Germany, FrancePosted on March 26, 2013 by andrearaby1By Andrea Raby Mason Times staff writerOn March 11, the Mason School Board approved two field trips for Mason High School students studying German and French to put their languages into practice.These trips, w...

03/25/2013

Jerry Spink, 85, has reached a blood donation milestone: 20 gallons. Read more on our website:

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Jerry Spink, 85, has been a Mason resident and blood donor since 1966. Coming out of the service after being drafted into World War II, Spink has given blood multiple times each year to Red Cross blood donation centers. On February 21, Spink reached a hefty milestone for any blood donor: 20 gallons ...

03/25/2013

Hello, Mason!

It's great to be back under a new staff for the semester. Email us at [email protected] with story ideas or general information you would like us to publish! Look out for stories the next few weeks about Mason residents and news stories!

10/24/2011

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Check out the recent stories that Fall 2011 JRN 300 students have been posting!

Mary "Cookie" Barnes hands out free doughnuts to shoppers on Saturday, Oct. 8, at The Open Market event, "Doing Good with Donuts." Photo by Madolin Welch

03/16/2011

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“Today is a day to build for Michigan’s future” said Snyder. He plans to cut costs with a budget plan of $45 billion in hopes to fix the state debt.

03/02/2011

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02/10/2011

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02/09/2011

Loren Shattuck motioned to appoint Mark Cummings (absent from the meeting) as the new Chair of the Historic District Commission during the meeting Monday, Jan. 24. Al Schulien seconded his motion. It was unanimously approved by the other two present members, James Mulvany and Marlon Brown. Seeing ho