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The Scoop: Western Michigan Fair preview.

August 3, 2019

The Scoop: Western Michigan Fair preview. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Marcia Hansen of the Western Michigan Fair Association to talk about the fair, which officially begins Tuesday. On Sunday and Monday, harness racing will be featured as pre-fair events. Interested in entering the fair? Download the fair premium book here.

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Shamel crowned Miss Ludington Area 2020.

August 2, 2019

Shamel crowned Miss Ludington Area 2020. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Madelyn Shamel was crowned Miss Ludington Area 2020 Thursday during the Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant held at West Shore Community College. Shamel was crowned by Miss Michigan 2019 Mallory Rivard. Shamel is the daughter of David and Jennifer Shamel of Ludington. She is a graduate of Ludington High School and…

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Tricyclist who died on US 10/31 Thursday identified. 

August 2, 2019

Tricyclist who died on US 10/31 Thursday identified.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP – Richard Swiger of Scottville has been identified as the 81-year-old man who died Thursday, Aug. 1, while riding an adult tricycle on US 10/31. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, about 1:40 p.m. Swiger was riding his bike westbound on the paved shoulder…

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Felonious assault tops District Court arraignments

August 2, 2019

Felonious assault tops District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:  Felonies -Michael Lawrence Wright, 41, of 4415 S. Sheridan Dr., Fruitport, was arrested July 28 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault). Probable cause hearing: Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m.…

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Think local, think Safe Harbor.

August 2, 2019

Think local, think Safe Harbor. The following is a paid advertisement from Safe Harbor Credit Union. Recently a lot of area residents have asked about joining Safe Harbor Credit Union. If you currently live, work, or worship in the state of Michigan, you’re automatically eligible to join Safe Harbor and begin experiencing the Credit Union difference.  The question is, why…

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