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Recent death: Mary Jo Stewart, 86, of Ludington

August 9, 2024

Mary Jo Stewart, 86, of Ludington, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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A special day at the fair

August 8, 2024

Photos and story by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The midway at the Mason County Fairgrounds opened early on Thursday for the annual Western Michigan Fair Special Kids Day — which featured young and old alike enjoying rides and getting an up close look at the animals and 4H displays.  “We feel it is important for them…

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Photo Feature: Rodeo fun at Western Michigan Fair

August 8, 2024

Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Super Kicker Rodeo entertained a full grandstand Thursday evening at the 85th Western Michigan Fair. The fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 10. To view the complete fair schedule visit the Western Michigan Fair Association’s website: masoncountyfairgrounds.com. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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Photo Feature: Big Sable Point Lighthouse

August 8, 2024

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,…

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Photo Feature: Barrel racin’ at the fair

August 8, 2024

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…

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