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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 19, 2020

August 19, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 19, 2020 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: Jean Ann Burtch, 56, of Ludington, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1 p.m.…

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Temps back in the ’80s Thursday.

August 19, 2020

Temps back in the ’80s Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds tonight. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 Mostly sunny during the day. Partly cloudy in the evening. High 81; low…

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Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Julie Meeker.

August 18, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Julie Meeker. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. SCOTTVILLE – Thirty years of teaching in west Michigan has molded Mason County Central teacher Julie Meeker into the educator she is today. “When I graduated from Central Michigan University in 1989, I began subbing as there were no…

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Two arrested in Scottville on felony drug charges.

August 18, 2020

Two arrested in Scottville on felony drug charges. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department arrested two men Monday, Aug. 17, on felony drug charges following a traffic stop on East Broadway Avenue. Both men were arraigned today, Tuesday, Aug. 18, in 79th District Court. Stephen John Silvers, 32, of 3767 N. Shadybrooke Ln., Victory Township, the driver of the vehicle,…

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The Land: Hop yard tour

August 18, 2020

The Land: Hop yard tour The Land is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., telling the story of local agriculture.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County is home to several dozen acres of hop yards, growing one of the key ingredients to beer. The hop is a perennial bine (not vine). In the spring the bines…

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