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The Makers: Eating and growing rainbows.

August 28, 2019

The Makers: Eating and growing rainbows. The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” Mason County Press is looking around the local areas to find those…

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Beach advisories continue through Thursday. 

August 28, 2019

Beach advisories continue through Thursday.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A beach hazard statement issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect. Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions continue. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected, as well as rip currents. Lakeshore flooding and beach erosion are likely. Water forced into channels between pier heads may flood portions of…

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Farm Bureau to host legislative breakfast. 

August 28, 2019

Farm Bureau to host legislative breakfast.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a legislative breakfast to meet and discuss local and state legislative issues.  Senator Curt Vander Wall, State Representative Jack O’Malley and various Mason County commissioners are expected to attend to update and inform MCFB members of current issues related to agriculture.  It will be held…

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Obituary: Ann Stahelin, 88, Ludington.

August 28, 2019

Obituary: Ann Stahelin, 88, Ludington. Ann T. Stahelin, 88, of Ludington passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 after a long illness. Ann Therese Montcalm was born October 24, 1930 in Munising to Edward and Minnie (Beauparland) Montcalm. She was their last surviving child.  Ann taught for many years Ludington Area Schools as an elementary and learning disabilities teacher before she…

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Historical society plans major changes including downtown research center.

August 27, 2019

Historical society plans major changes including downtown research center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society is planning some major changes within the next few years, including the purchase of a former downtown Ludington bank building. An announcement was made today to the historical society’s membership. The changes, which will cost over $5 million,…

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