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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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MCC Educational Foundation golf outing registration open

August 14, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Registration is now open for the 35th annual Mason County Central Educational Foundation Golf Outing, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at Lakeside Links Golf Course in Pere Marquette Township. The event is a major fundraiser for the education foundation which…

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Kavana Bees awarded $5K in Momentum 5×5 Competition

August 14, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Kavana Bees won the Momentum 5×5 Business Pitch Competition at Epworth Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 13, following presentations by five finalists. Epworth provided the $5,000 prize to the winner as a way to give back to the community and encourage business growth. Certified holistic nutritionist and beekeeper Candace Casados explained that her business will sell healthy,…

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