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Officials got the call just before 7 P.M. Tuesday night to the Mason State Bank on Cedar Street in Mason, where they say a bank robbery took place.

Officials got the call just before 7 P.M. Tuesday night to the Mason State Bank on Cedar Street in Mason, where they say a bank robbery took place.

Officials got the call just before 7 P.M. Tuesday night to the Mason State Bank on Cedar Street in Mason, where they say a bank robbery took place.

When Abby Perkins of Mason won five straight games after falling behind 6-3, 3-0 in her Division 2... LANSING - Three people who bought Mega Millions tickets in Michigan have won $250,000 prizes in the multistate lottery game.

Doug Shaw and Tami Shaw, owners of Shawhaven Farm, revitalized their business by inviting the public in to hold the lambs.

MASON, Mich. More than 100 law enforcement officers, family and friends gathered in Mason Thursday morning to pay their respects to the nine Ingham County officers who lost their lives in the Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in identifying one woman and helping find two people wanted for felonies.

Eastpointe, Mich., resident Marquez Dominique Cannon, stands with his attorney Cena White moments before receiving his sentencing in Mason's 30th Circuit Court, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Mason, Mich.

West Shore Community College will honor Darla Keillor with the Alumni Achievement Award during the 43rd annual commencement exercise on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the College's Recreation Center.

Festival hours are 4-10 p.m. on Thursday, 4-11 p.m. on Friday, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday .

Gas service has been restored for the vast majority of residents who lost service Wednesday because of a utility-crew snafu, Consumers Energy officials said this morning.

Mason city police officers were dispatched to a Mason residence on April 28 after a caller notified the dispatch center that her ex-boyfriend was on the front porch, that she did not want to see him and he refused to leave.

Ingham County Circuit Court Judge William Collette heard arguments April 3 on the right to work lawsuit in Mason.

<![CDATA[Mason State Bank's 25th annual 5K Run/Walk, which will be held on Friday, May 3 in downtown Mason at 7 p.m. Runners and walkers can pre-register at www.masonstate.com, the Mason Chamber of Commerce or Playmakers at 2299 Grand River Ave. in Okemos. Registrations will be accepted on race day only from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Entry fees and start times are as follows: * 5K Run/Walk, 7 p.m. Pre-registration through May 2, $25; Race day, $30 * Children's 1-mile Bulldog Run (12 and under), 7:40 p.m. Pre-registration through May 2, $9; Race day, $10 * Kids' 100-yard Bulldog Dash (six and under), 7:55 p.m. Pre-registration through May 2, $9; Race day, $10 The event is hosted by the Mason Public Schools Foundation and 100 percent of net proceeds benefit Mason Schools. "We are pleased to have helped raise more than $90,000 to benefit Mason Public Schools over the years," said Bob Warnke, Mason State Bank vice president. "This year's event promises to be one of our best yet. We encourage runners, walkers and bulldog supporters to come enjoy this great community event." In addition to the races, activities will include clowns, face painting, music, food, awards and more. All registered participants in the 1-mile Bulldog Run will receive medals and all 100-yard Bulldog Dashers will receive ribbons. Awards will be made for the 5K Run to the top three finishers based on age group and gender. "We are extremely grateful to Mason State Bank for their continued leadership and commitment to support Mason schools," said Carrie Geyer, Mason Public Schools Foundation president. The event is expected to draw more than 1,000. It is part of the Playmakers Greater Lansing 2013 Race Series.

You can go to the www.masonchamber.org website and click on "Mason Area Community Events Calendar" and scroll down for the latest information and contact numbers.

The students in Lockwood Elementary's Montessori program don't rely on books and classroom lectures to learn about science.

An officer patrolling an area neighborhood on April 16 spotted a man well-known for his alcohol-induced misdemeanors and frequently being wanted, so he stopped to talk with him.

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has asked the city attorney to look into letting people possess small amounts of pot in the city without getting in legal trouble, according to our media MASON, Mich.

About 450 people showed up at Capital Area Michigan Works' Lansing office Tuesday, hoping for a shot at more than 100 positions Dart Container Corp.