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Obituary: Dianna Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids

June 7, 2023

Obituary: Dianna Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids Dianna Paulette (Snyder) Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away April 24, 2023. She was born March 28, 1950 in Hart to Ralph L.I. Snyder and Marjorie Roberta (Bromley) Snyder. She was one of five siblings that included three sisters, and one brother, Gary Snyder, who died as a baby before Dianna was…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 7, 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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VIDEO: Budweiser Clydesdales arrive

June 6, 2023

VIDEO: Budweiser Clydesdales arrive Around the County is a presentation of Ludington Beverage, a family owned business celebrating 90 years. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Budweiser Clydesdales arrived at the Mason County Fairgrounds today. The team is in the area to celebrate the Ludington Sesquicentennial and the 90th anniversary of Ludington Beverage. The team was escorted from the south Mason…

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End of an era: LHS principal office to move after 65 years

June 6, 2023

End of an era: LHS principal office to move after 65 years A look back at the principals of LHS LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Not much has changed about the physical principal’s office at Ludington High School in the past 70 years. When classes begin…

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Former Scottville commissioner attempts recall against mayor

June 6, 2023

Former Scottville commissioner attempts recall against mayor SCOTTVILLE — A former city commissioner is attempting to file a recall petition against Scottville Mayor Marcy Spencer. Eric Thue, who lost in the November 2022 election, filed the application for recall petition today at the Mason County Clerk’s Office. A clarity hearing has been scheduled with the Mason County Election Commission to…

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