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A week of mourning as community loses some big names.

January 14, 2015
A week of mourning as community loses some big names.

Orval Smith. Jeannie Smith. Roger Pollock. Chuck Stafford. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Every person impacts somebody during their lifetime. While each of those influences are important, there are some who impact entire communities. Over the past week, Mason County has lost some those people who certainly have played a role in making this area a better place to be. Orval Smith. We…

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Welcome to the world! Recent area births.

January 14, 2015

We have an opportunity for a new sponsor for birth announcements. This is one of our most popular posts and a perfect advertising opportunity for your business. If you are interested, please contact our Sales and Marketing Representative, Justin Ray, at justin@masoncountypress.com.  Welcome to the world! Elizabeth Renae Schutter, the daughter of Jaeliana Moreno and Troy Schutter of Rothbury, was born…

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Manistee artist featured at West Shore art gallery.

January 14, 2015
Manistee artist featured at West Shore art gallery.

VICTORY TWP. –West Shore Community College’s Manierre Dawson Gallery is featuring the works of Manistee County artist Ken Cooper in the first exhibit of the winter semester. The show, Ken Cooper; Copperworks at West Shore Community College will feature many of his exquisite historical, architectural paintings as well as an array of metal works and mixed media sculptures. A native of…

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Fire destroys Scottville house.

January 14, 2015
Fire destroys Scottville house.

See VIDEO here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Fire destroyed a home at 506 N. Reinberg Ave. Wednesday morning. Nobody was home when neighbor Jim Chase of 201 W. Johnson noticed smoke rolling across the road. “At first I thought it was snow. But then I took a closer look and discovered that the house was on fire,” Chase…

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Obit: Jeannie Smith, 64, Ludington.

January 14, 2015
Obit: Jeannie Smith, 64, Ludington.

Jeannie Smith, 64, passed away January 12, 2015 at her Ludington home with her family by her side. Jeannie was born February 2, 1950 in Ludington, MI. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1968. Jeannie was married to Gary Smith on July 31, 1971. Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents Bernard (Bud) and Eugenia (Jean) Gurzynski, Uncle…

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