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McPhail Field press boxes to be removed

March 11, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — City Commission was expected to pass a resolution tonight, during its regular meeting, to seek bidders to demolish the old McPhail Field press boxes. The press boxes haven’t been used in 26 years. For about seven decades, McPhail Field was the home of Scottville High School football and, later, Mason County Central High School…

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LHS to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

March 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club and Choirs will present the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Show times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost is $5 general admission and free for children ages 5 and under. “Fiddler on the…

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Family AfFAIR scheduled for Saturday

March 11, 2024

Family AfFAIR scheduled for Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The 32nd Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free community event has become a St. Patrick’s weekend tradition. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for local…

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4-year-old preschool fall sign up begins

March 11, 2024

4-year-old preschool fall sign up begins West Shore School news is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) 4-year-old preschool programs in Mason and Oceana counties are now accepting applications for the fall. The programs are at Hart Public Schools (Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center),…

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Obituary: Michael Piper, 72, of Ludington

March 11, 2024

Obituary: Michael Piper, 72, of Ludington Michael Roland Piper, born on May 27, 1951, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and compassion. He was the devoted father of Greg Piper, Eric (Grace) Piper, and Lisa (Andrew) Johnson. He shared sibling-hood with Paul Piper, Tony Piper, and Romala Bissell. Michael was preceded in…

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