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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 10, 2022.

August 10, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 10, 2022. 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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Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Tuesday, Aug. 9.

August 9, 2022

Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Tuesday, Aug. 9 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2022 Western Michigan Fair officially started Tuesday, Aug. 9. Here is an assortment of some photographs created today by Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway. Note to parents: Please feel free to share/download these images.  To see a fair schedule, click here. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Harness racing starts today at the fair.

August 9, 2022

Harness racing starts today at the fair. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing takes place today, Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Western Michigan Fair. The races were initially scheduled to begin Monday but were postponed due to rain. Tuesday’s races begin at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday’s races begin at 1 p.m. The fair’s midway opens at 3…

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Bus driver training program being offered. 

August 9, 2022

Bus driver training program being offered.  BALDWIN – Michigan Works! West Central is partnering with FiveCAP, Inc. to create a bus driver training opportunity for those looking for part- or full-time work.  Michigan Works! West Central is recruiting eligible candidates for the training to be ready to work during the coming school year. All qualified candidates will be referred to…

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Obituary: John Nichols, 71, of Denver, Colo. 

August 9, 2022

Obituary: John Nichols, 71, of Denver, Colo.  John Nichols, 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Denver, Colorado after a courageous battle with cancer.   John was born in Ludington, the eldest son of Thomas F. Nichols and Loretta (Rogers) Nichols.   For a short period John attended the Seminary in Grand Rapids and later returned to graduate from Mason…

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