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Recent births, posted Aug. 15, 2024

August 15, 2024

Elliana Alice Houston, the daughter of Erynn Hoeker and Derrick Houston of Hart, was born on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…

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Photo feature: LFD water rescue training

August 14, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Ludington Fire Department held an open water rescue training Wednesday off the north breakwater. The firefighters concentrated on rescuing victims using ropes. _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…

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Photos: Western Michigan Fair youth show winners

August 14, 2024

Photos by Vince Rockwell, Vince Rockwell Photography for the Western Michigan Fair Association PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair was held Aug. 5 to 10. Here are the youth show winners.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help…

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Historical Society to hold second annual gala

August 14, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its second annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Stearns Hotel. The event is a major fundraiser for the Society. “We held our first gala last year to coincide with the Ludington sesquicentennial and it was a big hit,” said Rebecca Berringer, executive director the historical society. “The event included…

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Mason County receives $500,000 grant to help with home repairs

August 14, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently accepted an agreement with the State of Michigan granting the county $500,000 for homeowner repair projects for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) program. The county will provide $50,000 of matching funds for additional rehabilitation projects under this program. Homeowner rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 per…

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