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Pesticide jug recycling free for farms on Sept. 15

September 8, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms. This is an opportunity for farms to recycle empty, clean jugs, rather than have them take up room in a dumpster. The event will be held Monday, September 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US…

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American Legion auxiliary to host Fall Craft and Vendor Market

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is hosting a Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives. Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $30 for the first table.  There is limited space for a second table at…

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Recent death: Agnes Mary Graham, 91, of Scottville

September 8, 2025

Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91, of Scottville, died on Friday, September 5, 2025. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with a Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St.…

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Several agencies respond to fire in Amber Township

September 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Multiple agencies responded to a fire in Amber Township that involved a house trailer and several other items surrounding it Saturday afternoon. Scottville Fire Department, Pere Marquette Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were initially called to 1447 N. Victory Corner Rd. at 3:37 p.m. for a report of a house fully engulfed…

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The MCP Scoop Podcast: MCC seeking bond renewal

September 5, 2025

In our debut MCP Scoop podcast, Mason County Central School District Superintendent Jeff Mount discusses the upcoming bond renewal which will appear on the November 4 ballot. The school district is requesting a renewal of 2.15 mills which will generate $22.4 million for infrastructure and safety upgrades. Mount emphasized that the proposal is for a renewal not an increase. Listen…

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