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Recent death: Douglas D. Alexander, 62, of Branch

August 5, 2024

Douglas D. Alexander, 62, of Branch, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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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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