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VIDEO: Badger at sunset

August 4, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger sets sail into the sunset on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.     __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news.  The easiest way…

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Photo Feature: Rhythm & Dunes sky view

August 3, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The second and final West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes community concert occurred Saturday evening, Aug. 3, at Waterfront Park. The free event featured Mega 80s, a Detroit-based group that performed cover songs from the 80s. The concert series has raised thousands of dollars for school music programs in Mason County. _________________ Please…

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Photo feature: Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show days 1 and 2

August 2, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 50th annual Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show at the Scottville Riverside Park is underway. The final day is Saturday, Aug. 3 with the show beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Saturday’s events will include kids’ day activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — including a pedal…

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Youth animal competitions are a tradition at Western Michigan Fair

August 2, 2024

By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern The 85th Western Michigan Fair kicks off Monday, Aug. 5 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Mason County Fairgrounds. The midway opens Tuesday, Aug. 6. Youth animal displays and competitions are a fair tradition. Among those kids participating are Arie Zwagerman, 7, his sister, Hattie Zwagerman, 4, from Sheridan Township; and Henry…

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Hamlin resident supports Protasiewicz for drain commissioner

August 2, 2024

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, I have known Larry…

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