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Employment: West Coast Car Wash

August 8, 2024

Employment: West Coast Car Wash West Coast Car Wash is hiring Shift Leaders -$14.00 per per hour starting rate plus cash tips daily with the ability to earn over $20 per hour!! Full time or part time available. Opportunity for advancement! Tunnel Attendants:  Full time or part time positions.   Great opportunity for students or if just needing extra $$! Now…

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Photo Feature: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 7

August 7, 2024

Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair continued today with Kids’ Day, along with a horse show, beef show and rabbit show and many other events. 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…

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Hepworth named Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year

August 7, 2024

By Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Amanda Hepworth won the Western Michigan Fair 2024 Homemaker of the Year on Wednesday. Hepworth was very excited to be a first time winner of the award. “I have entered the competition six of the last eight years,” she said. “Since I was little I was coming to these barns (with…

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Hand wins prosecutor race

August 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Beth Hand has won the Republican primary election for Mason County prosecuting attorney. As there will be no Democratic challenger for the position in the November General Election, Hand will be the elected prosecutor. Hand defeated opponents Jordan Miller and Becky Lederer. Unofficial results were Hand, 2,633; Miller, 1,175 and Ledrer, 853. Hand was…

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Photo feature: Western Michigan Fair, Tuesday, Aug. 6

August 7, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The midway at the 85th Western Michigan Fair opened Tuesday. The evening’s grandstand event was the West Michigan Pullers Tractor & Truck Pull. Wednesday is Kids’ Day with the midway opening at noon. To view the complete fair schedule and for more information about ticket pricing, visit the Western Michigan Fair…

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