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Obituary: Donnie Francis, 47, of Branch

July 12, 2023

Obituary: Donnie Francis, 47, of Branch Donnie Dean Francis, 47, of Branch, died on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.  Donnie was born on July 26, 1975 in Baxter, Tenn., the daughter of Alex and Linda (Rodgers) Francis, moved with her family to Mason County in 1987 and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the…

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Election commission approves recall petition against Spencer; appeal will be sought

July 12, 2023

Election commission approves recall petition against Spencer; appeal will be sought By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The continuous efforts of a disgruntled former Scottville city commissioner against the current mayor saw some success today as the Mason County Election Commission voted 2-1 during a clarity hearing to approve the recall petition against Marcy Spencer. The next step in the…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 12, 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 recent death information…

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Celebration of Life: Theodore (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington

July 11, 2023

Celebration of Life: Theodore (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington Theodor E. (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington passed away on April 7, 2023. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mason County Picnic Area, 6501 W. Chauvez Rd, Pere Marquette Township. Ted requested that any memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran…

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Ludington Offshore Classic begins

July 11, 2023

Ludington Offshore Classic begins Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 2023 Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys Fishing Tournament officially kicked off this morning at 6 a.m.  Throughout the week-long event, there will be contests for professionals, amateurs, ladies and youth. Read more about the fishing tournament here.

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