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The Scottville Report: Many positive changes happening

February 20, 2023

The Scottville Report: Many positive changes happening Editor’s Note: MCP recently reached out to local governmental leaders and has asked for regular reports about what’s going on in their communities. It’s always our goal to reach all parts of Mason County and are offering this to every township, village and city in the county. Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk was…

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We have shut down the MCP app, but we are still going strong!

February 20, 2023

We have shut down the MCP app, but we are still going strong! Many of our readers have likely noticed that we no longer have an app. But, there are alternatives (please read below). We ran a post about this a few weeks ago warning that we were going to take the app off line. Please note that Mason County…

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Obituary: Timothy Amburgey, 56, of Custer

February 20, 2023

Obituary: Timothy Amburgey, 56, of Custer Timothy Virgil Amburgey, 56, of Custer, formerly of Manistee, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Tim was born October 22, 1966, the son Beryl and Audrey Ann (Scott) Amburgey. He graduated from Manistee High School in 1984 and went on to attend Grand Valley State University earning a degree in criminal justice.  Tim spent…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 20, 2023

February 20, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 20, 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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History: Ludington street namesakes tell history of town.

February 19, 2023

History: Ludington street namesakes tell history of town. 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. On March 22, 1873, Ludington was established as a city.…

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