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Recent births, posted Sept. 11, 2023

September 11, 2023

Recent births, posted Sept. 11, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Adrian…

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Northridge Metal Fabrication invests in modernizing former Kaines West Michigan

September 10, 2023

Northridge Metal Fabrication invests in modernizing former Kaines West Michigan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In April 2022, Les Kaines sold his business, Kaines West Michigan, after operating it since 1965. The company was purchased by Brad Graham and Brian Cole, who each operate manufacturing businesses in Walker near Grand Rapids. They renamed the Ludington company Northridge  Metal Fabrication. …

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VIDEO: Ludington sunset, Sept. 9, 2023

September 10, 2023

VIDEO: Ludington sunset, Sept. 9, 2023 Around the County is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville, Manistee, and Grand Haven.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Here is 30 seconds of the sunset on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. 

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Memorial service marks 10th anniversary of Trooper Butterfield murder

September 9, 2023

Memorial service marks 10th anniversary of Trooper Butterfield murder Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A memorial service Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield’s death. On Sept. 9, 2013, Butterfield was patrolling North Custer Road when he pulled over a pickup truck. The driver of that truck, a 19-year-old Irons man,…

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Petunia Parade Dollar Drop this afternoon

September 8, 2023

Petunia Parade Dollar Drop this afternoon LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade will hold a Dollar Drop event today, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Those wishing to contribute to the non-profit organization that plants and maintains the petunias on Ludington Avenue, Loomis Street and Ferry Street, may drive north on Lewis Street from Ludington Avenue and drop…

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