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“Growing” trees at the Scottville library

March 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Progress is being made on updates to the children’s area of the Mason County District Library’s Scottville branch. Today, artist Matt Mroz, Bob Dickson, library director emeritus, and Carol Dickson, measured out a new tree sculpture that will be a center-piece of the space. The updates at the library are the result of a…

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32 participate in Try Hockey for Free event

March 10, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-two young athletes took their first strides on the ice during the Try Hockey for Free event held Saturday, March 7 at West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. The event welcomed 32 new skaters, including 15 girls, giving local youth the opportunity to experience hockey for the first time in…

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13 Flipstar Gymnastics athletes perform at ‘world’s laregest meet’

March 10, 2026

TAMPA — Thirteen gymnasts from Flipstar Gymnastics participated in the Gasparilla Classic meet last weekend in Florida. Dubbed “the world’s largest gymnastics meet,” over 6,000 athletes competed. “These girls did amazing,” said Flipstar Coach Amy Goff. “They brought home 41 medals with 24 of them being podium medals. Five Flipstar gymnasts even brought home All-Around trophies for their top podium finishes.…

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Obituary: Daniel ‘Dan’ Blackstone, 75, of Walhalla

March 10, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Blackstone, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Walhalla. Born on July 21, 1951, in Westbrook, Maine, to Arnold and Shirley (Palsa) Blackstone, Dan grew up in an environment that fostered his outgoing and helpful nature. A proud graduate of Pennfield High School, class of 1968, Dan furthered his education by earning a master’s degree. His…

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Enter a photo of Orioles’ quarterfinal game and you might win a meal at House of Flavors

March 9, 2026

Mason County Press and House of Flavors Restaurant are looking for your best pictures of the Orioles’ run to the finals! Submit up to three photos from Tuesday’s quarterfinal game. MCP’s staff will select the winning photo to be used as the cover shot of the game story — and the winner will get a $50 gift certificate, compliments of…

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