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DBA Fun Run is Saturday

September 11, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Dear Brothers Association (D.B.A.) will hold its annual Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 13. The event, which begins at 3159 N. Sherman Rd., is open to the public with all bikes, vehicles and classic cars welcome. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. with fun run sign up beginning at 10 a.m.; departure is at noon and return is…

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Life is full of little animals

August 15, 2025

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer The other day, I was relating to a friend the joys and woes of finding a number of creatures in and near my house, and she comfortingly reminded me that life is full of little animals. Indeed! For example, on the day in question, my kitchen counters were overrun with the little black “sugar ants.”…

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A love for family and community becomes a lasting gift from the Reed family

July 30, 2025

Story by Tara Autrey, Community Foundation for Mason County LUDINGTON — True to their family roots, two remarkable couples, Todd and Debbie Reed and Budde and Sheryl Reed, have demonstrated their love for their community while honoring their parents. Together, the two families created an unrestricted fund at the Community Foundation for Mason County. The Milan and Dorothy Reed Community…

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Mason County National Night Out and Prepare Fair is Aug. 5

July 28, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County National Night Out and Prepare Fair will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loomis Street Boat Launch. Local first responders will be at the event with various demonstration. They will also discuss with participants about preparing for an emergency. The event will include food trucks and ice cream.…

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Libraries to host Worm Day

July 17, 2025

The Mason County District Library will host Worm Day next week at its locations in Ludington and Scottville. The Ludington library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 21 and the Scottville library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Ms. Katie will talk about worms – how they behave, what they do…

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