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Conservation district to host annual farm tour Aug. 31

August 22, 2023

Conservation district to host annual farm tour Aug. 31 FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host its annual farm tour on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at Orchard Market, 8418 N. US 31. The free event is open to anyone, though topics are geared towards technical information for farmers. The tour…

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Obituary: Arlene Springer, 86, of Ludington

August 22, 2023

Obituary: Arlene Springer, 86, of Ludington Arlene Ann McFeaters Springer, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Sterling Heights, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born July 6, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of August and Eva (Stelzel) McFeaters. Arlene worked as an art teacher for the Grosse Pointe Schools for many years, and also headed up…

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Obituary: Ervin Hackert, 82, of Ludington

August 22, 2023

Obituary: Ervin Hackert, 82, of Ludington Ervin Jacob Hackert of Ludington, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born August 1, 1941, in Ludington, to Fred and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. Erv graduated from Ludington High School and attended Ferris State College (now Ferris State University). As a 19-year-old, Erv was given the opportunity…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 22, 2023

August 22, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 22, 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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Pier to Pier Picnics offers sandwiches, wraps and smoothies on the go. 

August 21, 2023

Pier to Pier Picnics offers sandwiches, wraps and smoothies on the go.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pier to Pier Picnics opened earlier this month, offering speciality sandwiches and wraps, healthy sides, smoothies, and crepes, along with fat tire bike and paddle board rentals. It is located on the north side of Loomis Street just east of James Street,…

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