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Sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand to be dedicated Oct. 3. 

September 22, 2021

Sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand to be dedicated Oct. 3.  CUSTER — A sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand will be dedicated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The sculpture, located on South Main Street in the village, will be the latest installment in the Mason County Sculpture Trail. Donations paid for the majority of the funds used to purchase it.  Arizona…

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Test drive a bus at Ludington schools.

September 22, 2021

Test drive a bus at Ludington schools. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Have you ever wanted to drive a school bus? You’ll have an opportunity to do so on Friday, Oct. 1 when Ludington Area Schools transportation department holds a Test Drive a School Bus event in…

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Lakeshore Food Club launches fund raising campaign. 

September 22, 2021

Lakeshore Food Club launches fund raising campaign.  LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club is launching it Be A Hero fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $80,000 to help provide food for local families. The campaign asks for a $19 per month donation.  “Everywhere we turn, costs are climbing at historic highs, said O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director. “Housing costs. Health…

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Fly fishing group teaching fly tying. 

September 22, 2021

Fly fishing group teaching fly tying.  PENTWATER — The West Michigan Hacklers group is welcoming people interested in learning about fly fishing to attend sessions at the Pentwater Library, 402 Park St. on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Topics include: Oct. 6, tie a wooly bugger. Oct. 13, tie a nymph Oct. 20, dry flies Oct. 27, tie a…

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Scottville City Commission to revisit recreational marijuana ordinance. 

September 21, 2021

Scottville City Commission to revisit recreational marijuana ordinance.  By Rob Alway Rob Alway is editor-in-chief and owner of Mason County Press. He is also an elected city commissioner/mayor pro-tem of the City of Scottville. He writes this column as a way to communicate with constituents as a commissioner. It’s been a busy month in Scottville. We have several important issues…

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