Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — On July 28, 1866, Congress appropriated $35,000 ($674,608 adjusted for inflation, 2024) for a new lighthouse at Big Sable Point. The State of Michigan had deeded about 933 acres to the United States,…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —Wednesday evening’s Western Michigan Fair featured grandstand event was the TNT Barrel Racing & Figure 8. The event featured a segment of racers from local law enforcement and fire departments. To view the complete fair schedule visit the Western Michigan Fair Association’s website: masoncountyfairgrounds.com. __________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Scottville Road north of Conrad Road. The crash involved a Ford Expedition SUV and a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was towing a pontoon boat. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the Expedition had one occupant, the driver, and the F-150 pickup contained three total…
The Community Foundation for Mason County is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. This year, the Community Foundation has $20,000 available during its fall competitive grant cycle to support projects that align with its strategic goal of education. Grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. The application deadline is September 26, 2024.…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle Crash, 5100 block US 10 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, 12:27 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash, with injuries, in the 5100 block of US 10 in front of the Wendy’s restaurant.
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