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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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Supporters of Becky S. Lederer for Mason County Prosecutor

August 2, 2024

The following is a paid posting. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Becky S. Lederer Prosecuting Attorney, 121 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431. 

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Conservation District holding native wildflower sale

August 2, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold a native plant sale, giving homeowners an opportunity to buy perennial, native wildflowers and grasses that can be used in ornamental gardens or natural areas to add beauty and biodiversity.        Native plants provide healthier, more nutrient-rich food sources and suitable nesting habitat for wildlife such as birds and small…

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