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Crystal Valley Ski Area an underused hiking area

June 23, 2024

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Within Oceana County and the Manistee National Forest hides a trail system that offers plenty of recreational opportunities throughout the year. However, its primary purpose is a series of cross-country ski loops, including some of serious difficulty. These are diligently maintained by the Oceana Cross-Country Ski Association (OCCSA). Just 12 miles south of Scottville, the…

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Recent death: Nancy Louise Duffy, 98, of Ludington

June 23, 2024

Nancy Louise Duffy, 93, of Ludington, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born January 13, 1931, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Wilson and Pearl (Hughes) Hill. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in downtown Ludington

June 21, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on Robert Street south of Ludington Avenue Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred about 1:24 p.m. According to a press release from Ludington Police Department, the woman was transported by Life EMS ambulance to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle, a…

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Letter to the Editor: Ludington’s Artful Dodger

June 21, 2024

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, A little while ago…

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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offering new camp for beginner band students

June 21, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon Co. — Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is offering a new camp this summer, intended for students with little or no musical experience who want to enter into band. The Mini Camp is a four-day camp for children who are in grades five through seven and will take place on Aug. 7-11.…

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