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Rural Fire Authority asking for millage increase

July 14, 2025

The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is asking voters to increase the current operating tax rate from 1 mill to 2 mills when they vote during the Aug. 5 election. The operating tax rate has been 1 mill for the past 30 years. In 2014, the authority also asked for a 10 year millage rate of .5 to pay for…

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Blessing of the Boats raises $10k for Historical Society

July 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was recently presented the proceeds of the 2025 Blessing of the Boats, $10,177. The annual event is organized in partnership with Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing Co. with a different beneficiary each year. The proceeds will go towards new exhibits at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, including the recently…

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Employment: Joint Media Sales Representative

July 14, 2025

Synergy Media, owner of WKLA, WWKR, WLDN, WKZC, and WMLQ radio, along with Media Group 31, owner of Mason County Press and Oceana County Press, are seeking a joint full time media sales representative. This position will offer a flexible schedule with salary plus commission. Submit resume and letter of interest to: traffic@gowithsynergy.com

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Recent death: Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington

July 14, 2025

  Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support…

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Filling the gaps in the Scottville coin flip story

July 12, 2025

This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The story of how Scottville got its name is part of local lore, the result of a coin toss between two businessmen due to a scandal. The story is told on an official State of Michigan historical marker…

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