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Weather causing scheduling issues with fair harness racing. 

August 9, 2021

Weather causing scheduling issues with fair harness racing.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATE: The fair association has made the decision that harness racing will take place beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Colt Stakes Harness Racing, scheduled for today at the Mason County Fairgrounds, has been cancelled, due to the weather. Harness racing had…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 9, 2021

August 9, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 9, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: John Sayles, 42, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Aug. 12,…

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Rain, thunderstorms may continue tonight – Wednesday.

August 9, 2021

Rain, thunderstorms may continue tonight – Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Chance of an isolated thunderstorm early tonight, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low temperature of 67 degrees. Chance of precipitation, 100%. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray…

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PM Township board considering rental cancellation policy. 

August 8, 2021

PM Township board considering rental cancellation policy.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees will consider creating a refund policy for its parks when it meets on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The policy creation stemmed from a request from a park user who had requested a refund of a reservation fee. When researching cancellations, Treasurer Kari…

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Sunday harness racing cancelled.

August 8, 2021

Sunday harness racing cancelled. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Colt Stakes Harness Racing, scheduled for today at the Mason County Fairgrounds, has been cancelled, due to the weather. The event is still scheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9. The Western Michigan Fair will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

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