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Community Foundation awards over $39,000 in grants. 

November 5, 2019

Community Foundation awards over $39,000 in grants.  The Advisory Board of the Community Foundation for Mason County (CFMC) recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $39,960 was awarded from Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds through the competitive application process, overseen by volunteer committees. Highlights of the grants include: Pere Marquette Memorial Association,…

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Obituary: Marilyn Jean Thorne, 81, Ludington.

November 5, 2019

Obituary: Marilyn Jean Thorne, 81, Ludington. It is with great sadness that Marilyn Jean (Parks) (Olson) Thorne passed away at age 81 on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Marilyn was born April 28, 1938, to Minnie and Ralph Parks.  Marilyn loved to be at home, puttering around the house and gardening, and caring for and entertaining…

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Death Notice: Judith Hendrickson, 77, Ludington.

November 5, 2019

Death Notice: Judith Hendrickson, 77, Ludington. Judith Ann Hendrickson, 77, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m.  A full obituary will run at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Oak…

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Fire damages Hamlin Township house.

November 4, 2019

Fire damages Hamlin Township house. #MasonCountyNews. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house at 2088 N. Sherman Road Monday. Firefighters from Hamlin Township Fire Department and Pere Marquette Township Fire Department were called to the scene about 1:20 p.m. Heavy smoke was coming from the eaves of the building when the first units arrived. Firefighters were able to quickly contain…

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The Scoop: Toys for Tots at Betten Baker Ford.

November 4, 2019

The Scoop: Toys for Tots at Betten Baker Ford. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Josh Greene of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington about Toys for Tots. The dealership is asking people to drop off toys for younger children and items for teens and fill up the bed of a 2019 Ford F-150 pickup in the showroom.…

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