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Recent death: Eugene Duncil Sr., 78, of Scottville

September 30, 2024

Eugene Duncil Sr., 78, of Scottville, died on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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Did Hemingway spend the night in Scottville?

September 29, 2024

This is a repeat of a Mason County Press History article that was originally published on April 15, 2021 on MCP. Since that original posting there have been some updates/corrections to the article.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. In the summer of 1917, 17-year-old Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), along with his parents, Dr. Clarence “Ed” Hemingway (1871-1928) and Grace Ernestine (Hall) Hemingway…

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Obituary: Kenneth Ray Decker, 92, of Ludington, formerly of DeWitt

September 29, 2024

April 17, 1932 – September 25, 2024. Kenneth Ray Decker peacefully stepped into Eternity on September 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Surviving to hold onto the memories are Ken’s children, Kevin (Montana) Decker of Pickford, Beckie (Russ) Scott of Ludington, Richard (Amy) Decker of Scottville. His grandchildren, Angela, Bryan, Kyle, Jennie, Tracy Jo, Corey, Ryan and Kelsey will…

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History in Action: Exploring White Pine Village

September 27, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — School groups have begun an annual ritual of visiting the Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village for its History in Action program. Over the next few weeks, hundreds of elementary children will explore what life was like in the 19th century and early 20th century in Mason County. ___________________…

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United Way recognizes top donors

September 27, 2024

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County recently recognized  some local businesses and organizations with its 2023 Workplace Campaign Awards. The awards celebrate the impact made by workplaces and employees that have gone above and beyond to support United Way’s mission to improve the health, education, and financial stability of individuals in our community. The 2023 awardees are: Community Builder…

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