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Badger to start season on June 14

February 9, 2024

Badger to start season on June 14 Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry Service has announced the 2024 sailing season of the SS Badger will begin on Friday, June 14, almost a month later than its normal sailing season. The Badger’s 2023 season was cut short due to the failure of a counterweight at…

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Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 16

February 9, 2024

Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 16 SCOTTVILLE — The 32nd Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free community event has become a St. Patrick’s weekend tradition. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 9, 2024

February 9, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 9, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kash Verlyn Valley, 33; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), assault with a dangerous weapon, assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, fourth-degree fleeing police in a vehicle, and driving while license suspended; arrested Jan. 9 by…

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Obituary: Lila Talsma, 89, of Scottville

February 9, 2024

Obituary: Lila Talsma, 89, of Scottville Lila Dawn (Schultz) Talsma, 89, of Scottville, formerly of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Lila was born on October 9, 1934, in Tallman, the daughter of the late Albert William and Pauline Hilma (Boeder) Schultz. Her family moved to Muskegon where her father was employed at a factory, producing aircraft engine…

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Scottville resident moved to area partially because of college pool

February 9, 2024

Scottville resident moved to area partially because of college pool 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…

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