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MCE/Free Soil alumni basketball games to be held Jan. 20

January 3, 2024

MCE/Free Soil alumni basketball games to be held Jan. 20 CUSTER — Former Cardinals and Pirates, here’s your chance to show everyone you still can hold your own on the basketball court. The Mason County Eastern/Free Soil Alumni Basketball Games will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the MCE Gymnasium. Any graduate or former staff member of either school…

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State Park lantern-lit hike is Saturday

January 3, 2024

State Park lantern-lit hike is Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Ludington State Park will host the first lantern-lit hike of 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington State Park. The walk/hike route is a one-mile long lantern-lit loop. Hot chocolate and marshmallows are available at the amphitheater campfire, courtesy of FLSP.…

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Recent death: Ila Mae Smith, 94, of Ludington

January 3, 2024

Ila Mae Smith, 94, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.

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Recent births, posted Jan. 3, 2024

January 3, 2024

Recent births, posted Jan. 3, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Lena…

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Duchon Insurance Agency joins Smith & Eddy Insurance

January 2, 2024

Duchon Insurance Agency joins Smith & Eddy Insurance SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance announced today that it has taken steps to continue its investment and growth in Manistee County through a merger with Duchon Insurance Agency of Manistee. “The addition of Duchon Insurance to our team is part of our continuing commitment to Manistee County,” said Scott Smith, president…

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