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Gus Macker funding applications

March 20, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications from charities that want to receive funding from proceeds accrued from the 2014 Gus Macker 3-On-3 Charity Basketball tournament. Completed applications are due in the chamber of commerce office by the close of business on Monday, April 28, 2014. Applications can either be downloaded from the chamber website,…

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Hundreds expected for antique sale today in Scottville

March 20, 2014
Hundreds expected for antique sale today in Scottville

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Neil Frick was more than just an antique dealer. He was a historian. While his store at 123 N. Main St. was called Frick’s Old Country Store, it really served more as a museum than a retail outlet. Neil, who died last July at the age 87, loved to collect items that had a…

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First day of spring!

March 20, 2014
First day of spring!

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Thursday, March 20, 2014: First day of spring! Generally sunny today with a high of 32 degrees F. Winds, west-northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, expect a few clouds with a low of 22 F. Winds will be light and variable. Friday, partly cloudy skies…

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Welcome to the World, Cameron!

March 20, 2014
Welcome to the World, Cameron!

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Cameron James Highstreet, the son of Lindsay Sichta and Brian Highstreet of Ludington, was born March 18, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Your birth announcements and photographs are welcome. Please email them to editor@masoncountypress.com.

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5 people involved in Jebavy Drive crash

March 19, 2014
5 people involved in Jebavy Drive crash

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Five people were involved in a two vehicle crash on North Jebavy Drive around 3:40 p.m. this afternoon. The crash occurred when a black Ford pickup truck was pulling out of 174 N. Jebavy Dr. and was struck in the side by a red Ford pickup that was heading southbound. The black…

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