This is a repeat of a Mason County Press History article that was originally published on April 15, 2021 on MCP. Since that original posting there have been some updates/corrections to the article. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. In the summer of 1917, 17-year-old Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), along with his parents, Dr. Clarence “Ed” Hemingway (1871-1928) and Grace Ernestine (Hall) Hemingway…
April 17, 1932 – September 25, 2024. Kenneth Ray Decker peacefully stepped into Eternity on September 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Surviving to hold onto the memories are Ken’s children, Kevin (Montana) Decker of Pickford, Beckie (Russ) Scott of Ludington, Richard (Amy) Decker of Scottville. His grandchildren, Angela, Bryan, Kyle, Jennie, Tracy Jo, Corey, Ryan and Kelsey will…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — School groups have begun an annual ritual of visiting the Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village for its History in Action program. Over the next few weeks, hundreds of elementary children will explore what life was like in the 19th century and early 20th century in Mason County. ___________________…
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County recently recognized some local businesses and organizations with its 2023 Workplace Campaign Awards. The awards celebrate the impact made by workplaces and employees that have gone above and beyond to support United Way’s mission to improve the health, education, and financial stability of individuals in our community. The 2023 awardees are: Community Builder…
Dixie Lee Murawa, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Lyons, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. Dixie was born on May 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Otto and Elonore (Lindsey) Horrocks. In 1956, she graduated from Lyons High School. Shortly after high school, on June 30, 1956, she married James Murawa. Dixie worked for the State of Michigan…
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