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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 6, 2022.

August 6, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 6, 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 begins Tuesday; harness racing Monday.

August 5, 2022

Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday; harness racing Monday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 83rd annual Western Michigan Fair officially begins Tuesday, Aug. 9 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 13. Pre-fair harness racing will take place on Monday, Aug. 8 along with animal and exhibit competitions. Harness racing will continue Tuesday, Aug. 9. The fair schedule is…

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District court arraignments, posted Aug. 5, 2022

August 5, 2022

District court arraignments, posted Aug. 5, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court.  Misdemeanors  – Andrew David Archey, 30; driving while license suspended/revoked/denied, second offense; offense date, April 16, 2022; arrested by Ludington Police Department; arraigned on July 28, 2022; bond, $250 cash; pre-trial hearing, Aug. 15, 10:45 a.m. – Zachary Keith Immekus,…

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Trekking the North Country Trail: North Dakota- the Prairie Component

August 5, 2022

Trekking the North Country Trail: North Dakota- the Prairie Component By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her year-long trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the…

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LHS Sneak Peek back to school events begin Aug. 8.

August 5, 2022

LHS Sneak Peek back to school events begin Aug. 8. LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Sneak Peek back to school orientations at Ludington High School begin next week: Seniors: Monday, Aug. 8, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., schedules and identification pictures. Juniors: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 to 11:30…

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