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No ox roast at this year’s Harvest Festival

August 4, 2013
No ox roast at this year’s Harvest Festival

SCOTTVILLE — A 100-year tradition appears to have come to an end in Scottville. The popular ox roast, which dates back to 1910, will not happen this year, the first time since it was suspended during World War II. The removal of the ox roast is not the only change. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the…

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Looking for sports contributors

August 4, 2013

School fall sports don’t start for another month, but the weather sure feels like it’s the season! Mason County Press is looking for fan writers who can provide us with updates, stories and photos of area school sporting events. We need fans who are committed and consistent, though. If your son or daughter is involved with middle school or high…

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Temperatures in low 70s today; Lake Mich. in 60s

August 4, 2013
Temperatures in low 70s today; Lake Mich. in 60s

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 65 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 63 F Summit Park: 65 F Pentwater: 60 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Partly cloudy with temperatures reaching 69 degrees F; humidity: 57%;…

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Vacation Bible school

August 4, 2013

HAMLIN TWP. — Lighthouse Baptist Church will hold a vacation Bible school this week, Aug. 5 – 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Crusade Against the Forces of Darkness: Journey to the Lost City.” The school is for children ages 4 and over and there will be an Apple iPad Mini giveaway. Bus pick up is available…

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Grooving

August 3, 2013
Grooving

LUDINGTON — Groove 101 warms up for Son of a Sailor during tonight’s West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert.

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