Today’s winds are reported to be gusting about 39 mph. But, 52 years ago today, about 10:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 12, 1972, the winds were much stronger as a tornado ripped through Riverton and Eden townships. The Mason County Press was a weekly newspaper that published on Wednesdays, so it was an entire week before the next edition came…
The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? Find the answers here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In what year was the first library established in Scottville? a. 1899 b. 1907 c. 1941 d. 1995 A. 1899 In 1899,…
By: Lori Schummer, director of public relations and customer services, West Michigan Community Mental Health In a proactive move towards enhancing crisis response and promoting behavioral health awareness, West Michigan Community Mental Health has teamed up with law enforcement agencies from Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties for the third installment of its Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. The initiative, aimed…
The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? Read the answers here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief What was the name of the movie theater located in downtown Scottville? a. Star Theater b. A-Muz-U Theater c. 4-Star Theater d.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: On Saturday, June 1, the Mason County Historical Society will host Ghost Tour ’24: Trains, Towns, and Lumber Camps. This bus tour will explore the former Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad along with ghost towns and former lumber camps that existed along the route. Click here to learn more. A special thanks to Mike…
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