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Spartan Reunion to feature Clown Band, MCC jazz band and school brick sale

July 16, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band and the Mason County Central band program are teaming up to present the inaugural Spartan Reunion on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The evening of music, community and memories will be held in the parking lot of Mason County Central High School. The MCC High School Jazz Band will perform beginning at 6 p.m., followed by…

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Community hearing to discuss proposed transmission line expansion

July 16, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a community hearing in Scottville next month to educate residents about planned expansions to Michigan’s electric transmission system and explain how the public can participate in the planning and approval process. The hearing comes ahead of significant new transmission projects authorized by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, which…

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Obituary: Charles Patrick “Pat” McCarthy, 57, of Ludington

July 16, 2026

Charles Patrick “Pat” McCarthy, 57, of Ludington, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born on May 20, 1969, in Ardmore, Penn., Pat was the son of Charles “Pete” and Bridget McCarthy. Growing up in a military family, he experienced life in many places throughout the United States and overseas, fostering an adventurous spirit and an appreciation for different people and…

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Public Notice: Advertisement for Bids, Building Demolitions

July 16, 2026

Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Mason County Land Bank Authority is accepting sealed bids for the demolition of structures and site clearing at 823 N. Benson Rd., Fountain, Mich. The project includes complete demolition and removal of all structures, foundations and debris, along with miscellaneous site clearing, backfilling and utility capping. Sealed bids will be received until 2 p.m.,…

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Obituary: Ronald Lee Gillis, 78, of of Glenrock, Wyo

July 16, 2026

Ronald L. (Ron) Gillis, 78, of Glenrock, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30,2026 in Casper, Wyo. with his wife Beverly and his dog Charlie by his side. Ron was born in Ludington on Dec.. 6, 1947, to John and Olga Gillis. He grew up on the family farm in Pentwater. He was expected to work the family farm,…

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