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TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash, Stiles and Hansen roads

February 13, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crash, Stiles and Hansen roads AMBER TOWNSHIP, 1:49 p.m. — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Stiles and Hansen roads. There are no injuries but one person is unable to get out. Extrication equipment has been called to the scene.

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 13, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…

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Obituary: Gregory Purple, Sr., 62, of Whitehall

February 12, 2023

Obituary: Gregory Purple, Sr., 62, of Whitehall Gregory Lee Purple, Sr., 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born December 29, 1960, to Robert and Loreen (Morrison) Purple, in Manistique. He was raised in Mason County, graduating from Mason County Eastern High School…

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Obituary: Norman ‘Zeke’ Littlefield, 82, of Ludington

February 12, 2023

Obituary: Norman ‘Zeke’ Littlefield, 82, of Ludington Norman “Zeke” Ray Littlefield, 82, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home.  He was born December 6, 1940, in Newton, North Carolina. Zeke worked in hazardous waste remediation, serving as a project manager and superintendent.  He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 324.  In his spare time, Zeke…

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History: The beginning of Mason County and Ludington

February 11, 2023

History: The beginning of Mason County and Ludington Part 1 This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief  Before the area now known as Mason County…

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