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Current drain commissioner endorses Protasiewicz

July 24, 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 am the current…

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85th Western Michigan Fair will begin Aug. 5.

July 23, 2024

By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association will be hosting the 85th Western Michigan Fair beginning Monday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 10. The midway opens Tuesday, Aug. 6. “It is a gathering place,” said Marcia Hansen, WMFA communications coordinator. “It is a piece of Americana. All generations can enjoy coming to the…

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Primary election will decide next Mason County drain commissioner

July 23, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Two candidates are running for the Republican nomination of Mason County drain commissioner. The decision on the nominee and the decision on the next drain commissioner will be determined during the Aug. 6 primary election, as there are only Republicans running for the position. The Mason County Drain Commission is responsible for the care and maintenance…

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Obituary: Roger Anderson, 65, of Ludington

July 23, 2024

Roger Allen Anderson was born on March 5, 1959, and won his quick battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, July 21, 2024, when he embarked on his greatest adventure yet, heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus. Roger was born to Julienne (Seymour) and Raymond Anderson in Ludington where he lived his 65 years. He graduated from Ludington High School…

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Obituary: John Levi Ball, 83, of Ludington

July 23, 2024

John Levi Ball, 83, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. He was born February 22, 1941, in Ludington, to L.D. and Mary (Verschueren) Ball, the second of 14 children. John was a graduate of Ludington High School, Class of 1959. John was a quiet and gentle man who loved his family and was very proud…

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