Crowds gathered across the Nation today to a total solar eclipse. This video from the Associated Press was shot in Salem, Oregon.
The next total solar eclipse in the Americas comes on April 8, 2024. Totality first touches Mexico, enters the United States at Texas, cuts a diagonal to Maine, and visits the maritime provinces of Canada.
The following is a summary of notable police and emergency calls in Mason County on Friday, August 18, 2017, Saturday, August 19, 2017 and Sunday, August 20, 2017. Specific details have not been released unless otherwise noted. Any one with information is encouraged to contact the appropriate law enforcement or emergency services agency.
Traffic
NE LARSON BLVD & NE SALTY DR
28M.VEHICLE LAW
Aug 20, 2017
around 10 PM
Property Crime Residential
23500 Block NE STATE ROUTE 3
23B.TRESPRIVATE
Aug 20, 2017
around 8 PM
The Port of Shelton Commission is holding a special meeting for Monday, August 21, 2017 at 1 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Port of Shelton Office at 21 W. Sanderson Way, Shelton, WA 98584. The purpose of the meeting is to have a workshop for the commissioners to review financials, funding and options for the upcoming dock replacement project at Oakland Bay Marina. The meeting is open to the public.
The Shelton Tractor Supply Company Store is now open. Friday, the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce helped the new store celebrate its soft opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Formerly Del’s Feed & Farm Supply, the new store (12001 N. U.S. Highway 101) is on the west side of U.S. Highway 101 north of Shelton at the intersection with Shelton Springs Road and adjacent to the Port of Shelton.Tractor Supply Company is open daily (8 AM to 9 PM Mon. through Sat.; 9 AM to 7 PM Sun.)
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017 Dedrick Allan The Shelton Police Department is warning businesses about counterfeit currency. According to a news release, during the past month, the Shelton Police have received numerous complaints from several businesses regarding counterfeit $100.00 bills. Merchants are encouraged to use protective measures such as a counterfeit detector pen to ensure they are accepting legitimate U.S. currency. If a customer is attempting to use a counterfeit bill, please contact the Shelton Police Department immediately.
Tips on identifying counterfeit currency are linked here: http://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-detect-counterfeit-money/
The following is a summary of road construction and maintenance scheduled on state highways around Mason County and adjoining areas from August 20, 2017 to August 26, 2017.
CONSTRUCTION
SR 119 (Lake Cushman Road) chip seal
Highway: SR 119 Region: Olympic County: Mason Location: Milepost(s) 0 to 7.2
Description: Crews will resurface portions of SR 119 in areas between milepost .08 to 7.2
Work schedule: This project is complete. No further traffic impacts are expected. WSDOT thanks drivers for their patience as crews worked to help preserve this highway.
SR 8 – Middle and East Forks Wildcat Creek – Remove Fish Barriers
The following is a summary of notable police and emergency calls in Mason County on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Specific details have not been released unless otherwise noted. Any one with information is encouraged to contact the appropriate law enforcement or emergency services agency.
Disorder
W CLOQUALLUM RD
19D3.SUSPICIOUS
Aug 17, 2017
around 1 PM
The United Way of Mason County kicked off its Day of Caring Friday morning and MasonWebTV Powered by HCC was there.
More information on the fall campaign as well as other ways to get involved with the United Way can be found at UnitedWayMasonCO.org.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017 Dedrick Allan The US Forest Service will be closing a portion of the Jorsted Creek Road (Forest Road 24) for culvert replacement work. The closure will be approximately 4 miles from the junction of Forest Road 24 and U.S. Highway 101, beginning August 21, 2017 and ending August 25, 2017. The road will re-open Saturday, August 26.
The Lake Cushman Road (State Route 119, located in Hoodsport) can be used to access Big Creek Campground and Lake Cushman.
Watch the August 17, 2017 North Mason School Board meeting. MasonWebTV Powered by HCC provides a live video stream of the meeting online only beginning at 6:30 PM. The North Mason School Board meets on the third Thursday of each month. During the meeting, the School Board was presented with the District’s 2017-2018 budget. The Board is holding a special meeting at 6:30 PM next Thursday (August 24th) to take public comment on the budget and adopt it.
Click here for the meeting’s agenda.
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