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Community foundation fall grant round

August 23, 2014

The Community Foundation for Mason County has announced that its fall grant round is currently open for grant applications from local non-profits.  The deadline for the applications is Tuesday, September 30, 2014.   All grant applications are on-line and applicants are asked to go to www.mason-foundation.org. The Foundation accepts grants that increase the quality of life experienced by the residences of Mason County. …

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Film with local appeal screening at arts center

August 23, 2014
Film with local appeal screening at arts center

“Waterwalk” features shots from Ludington. LUDINGTON – “Waterwalk”, the award winning father/son bonding feature film hailed by the Detroit News as “heartfelt, touching and real”, screens Wednesday August 27 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA). Screenings are set for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. followed by a behind the scenes talkback with Muskegon based producer and screenwriter…

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2 tours in Vietnam turned into an Army career for Art Collins.

August 22, 2014
2 tours in Vietnam turned into an Army career for Art Collins.

The Mason County Allied Veterans Council is hosting the Traveling Vietnam Memorial at Ludington City Park from Aug. 27 to 31. See related story here.  MCP is asking any Vietnam veteran who would like to submit his/her story to feel free to email us your story or contact us for an interview: Kate Krieger, kate@masoncountypress.com, phone/text 231-794-8402 or Rob Alway,…

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Increased law enforcement patrols on U.S. 10 today

August 22, 2014
Increased law enforcement patrols on U.S. 10 today

The Mason County Sheriff’s office, along with Michigan State Police and Ludington Police Department will have increased traffic enforcement this afternoon from 4 to 8 p.m. on U.S. 10 between the cities of Ludington and Scottville.

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15th annual Michigan Irish Festival Sept. 12-14

August 22, 2014
15th annual Michigan Irish Festival Sept. 12-14

MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival, sponsored by Mercy Health, returns to Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon September 12 -14, with a weekend of live Irish entertainment, activities, and culture. The festival features Irish & Celtic music on four covered stages.  In addition to continuous live music, the Celtic Kitchen and the Pub serve up authentic Irish food and…

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