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Sheriff endorses Hand for prosecutor

July 30, 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, It is with great…

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Recent births, posted July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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Photo feature: Light after the rain

July 29, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Vans Stevenson, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — The rain stopped this evening to allow for a fantastic sunset in Ludington. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, a family tradition

July 29, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In 1973, a group of antique tractor enthusiasts got together at the Fred and Lois Donahue farm on Hesslund Road in Pere Marquette Township and shared their interest in a bygone era. After a couple years of informal shows, the group organized as the Western Michigan Old Engine Club and started a tradition of…

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Governor signs budget reducing school safety, mental health to pay for free college tuition

July 29, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LANSING — On Wednesday, July 24, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the second part of the state’s $82.5 billion state budget for next year. Among the items in the budget are free community college for high school graduates who graduated in 2023 and after. The community college deal comes at a cost, though. The budget passed both…

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