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Probate Court hosting child welfare law conference

July 29, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — The Mason County Probate Court is hosting a child welfare law conference and training at West Shore Community College on Friday August 1, 2014, starting at 8:30 a.m.  Participants will include judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court staff, Department of Human Services workers and supervisors, private agency workers and CASA volunteers.  The program will discuss child protective law and…

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Gasta has become western Michigan’s premier Celtic duo

July 29, 2014
Gasta has become western Michigan’s premier Celtic duo

Tonight at Scottville Clown Band Shell. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Gasta. Formed in 2009 and hailing from Oceana County, Nathan Wright and Jonathan Misner have been playing music around the area and are excited for this special performance at 7 p.m., tonight. MCP Senior Correspondent, Kate Krieger met up with…

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Obit: Jon L. Saxton, 72, Scottville

July 29, 2014
Obit: Jon L. Saxton, 72, Scottville

Jon L Saxton was born on July 19, 1942 in rural Mason County, the only child of Orvan & Nondes (Leedy) Saxton. His parents owned a farm in Riverton Township where he grew up and attended East Riverton School.  As a teenager, he attended Mason County Central Schools in Scottville, participating in football, and track, as well as playing trumpet in band…

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Mechanical bull to be featured at this week’s Rhythm & Dune concert

July 29, 2014

LUDINGTON — This Saturday’s West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert will feature not only the Megastars of Country band but will also include “Charlie,” a mechanical bull. For those thrill-seeking concert goers, the mechanical bull will be located in Waterfront Park and will be available for rides from 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 2.  Whether attendees opt…

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Scattered thunderstorms possible today

July 29, 2014
Scattered thunderstorms possible today

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, July 29, 2014: A few showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High around 70F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, mainly cloudy late with a few showers. Low 54F. Winds NW…

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