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š± What Judge Allenās retirement means for Masonās sobriety court program
Good day Mason! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Judge Allenās retirement means for Masonās sobriety court program
- Can you recognize these 1890s streets and buildings in Mason?
- How a onetime Mason opponent became a top White Sox prospect
Also on today's calendar: Eastern JV Baseball @ Mason and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 64, low: 34.
- Sunday: Sunshine, breezy and chilly, with a high of 45 and low of 23 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Sobriety court judge retires after 18 years of service (wlns.com) ā Masonās longtime sobriety court judge, Donald Allen, is retiring after 18 years of helping more than 800 participants rebuild their lives. Graduates credit his courtroom with setting them on a healthier path, and the community now awaits the new judge who will carry the program forward. 
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ā¢ Historic Photos of Mason, Michigan: 1890s (wearebattlecreek.com) ā Step back into Masonās past with a gallery of vintage photos from the 1890s and early days of the town. Alongside the images, youāll learn quick facts about how Mason was founded, became a city, and secured its role as county seat. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Surging White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer could be even better than we thought (southsideshowdown.com) ā Mason gets a brief shoutout in this profile of Okemos native Caleb Bonemer, recalling his 2022 high school matchup against Mason at MSUās McLane Stadium. The story focuses on Bonemerās rapid rise as a Chicago White Sox prospect, detailing his standout 2025 minor league season and hot start in 2026 that could push him toward a Double-A promotion and eventual MLB debut. Ā Ā Ā
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Eastern JV Softball @ Mason
Mason High School, 1001 S Barnes St, Mason
4:00 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Apr 21st - Volunteer Spring Cleanup Day at Burchfield Park
Ingham County Parks , 121 E Maple St, Suite 102 , Mason
9:00 am -
Eastern JV Baseball @ Mason
Mason High School , 1001 S Barnes St , Mason
4:00 pm -
Lansing Catholic JV Baseball @ Mason
Mason High School , 1001 S Barnes St , Mason
4:00 pm -
Mason Varsity Baseball @ Lansing Catholic
Lansing Catholic High School , 501 Marshall St , Lansing
4:00 pm -
Marian Girls Varsity Soccer @ Mason
Mason High School , 1001 S Barnes St , Mason
6:30 pm -
Tecumseh Varsity Baseball @ Mason
Mason High School , 1001 S Barnes St , Mason
4:00 pm -
Williamston JV Baseball @ Mason
Mason High School , 1001 S Barnes St , Mason
4:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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š Events Nearby
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East Jackson Varsity Softball @ Leslie
Leslie High School , 4141 S Hull Rd , Leslie
4:00 pm -
Brush Drop-off
Delhi Charter Township, MI Calendar , 1418 Grovenburg Rd. , Holt
8:00 am -
The 38th Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale
Plant and Soil Sciences Building
9:00 am -
Dansville Aggies vs Fowler Eagles
Dansville High School , 1264 E South St , Dansville
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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š Nearby News
Holt
- Division 1 girls basketball all-state features standouts from DeWitt, East Lansing (lansingstatejournal.com)
- Delta Township OKs site plan for new hotel off I-96 interchange (lansingstatejournal.com)
- Fog cuts visibility around Mackinac Bridge. What officials are saying (lansingstatejournal.com)
Okemos
- Macy's Closing Another MI Store: Here's Where (patch.com)
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