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Who’s that masked singer? 

April 24, 2023

Who’s that masked singer?  LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum held it inaugural Masked (Local) Singer fundraiser last Friday. The event celebrated the museum’s 17th year. It was based on the popular FOX television show, where celebrities perform in elaborate full-body costumes and judges then comment on and guess the identities behind the masks.  The audience casted votes for their favorite…

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Obituary: Robert Rakowski, 50, of Grant Township

April 24, 2023

Obituary: Robert Rakowski, 50, of Grant Township Robert “Robbie” Rakowski, 50 of Grant Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born on May 9, 1972 in Manistee, son of Robert “Bob” Rakowski and the late Theresa “Terry” (Mikula) Rakowski.  As a child, Robbie attended the Mason County Intermediate School District, then Mason County…

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Obituary: Julia Nickleson, 83, of Ludington

April 24, 2023

Obituary: Julia Nickleson, 83, of Ludington Julia Ann Nickleson, 83, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.  She was born January 27, 1940, in Manistee, the daughter of Harry and Cecelia (Waterman) Nickerson. Julia worked as an apartment manager for many years where she formed long-lasting relationships with many of her tenants.  In her…

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Trekking the North Country Trail: Struggling to 4500

April 23, 2023

Trekking the North Country Trail: Struggling to 4500 By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her to…

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MCC board of education member urges yes vote

April 23, 2023

MCC board of education member urges yes vote Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…

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