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Free airplane rides for children this Saturday

July 7, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Pilots Association EAA Chapter 772 will be offering free airplane rides on Saturday July 12, 2014.  Children ages 8 – 17 years old may ride from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The EAA Chapter’s goal is to introduce young people to flight, and possibly foster an interest in aviation.  Several experienced pilots from…

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Judge candidates Glancy and Cooper to speak at Tea Party meeting

July 7, 2014

AMBER TWP. — The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. The group will continue its candidate forum this month with two of the 51st Circuit Court judge candidates that will be on the August 5, 2014 Primary Election…

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Fairgrounds improvements dedication ceremony is Thursday

July 7, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Western Michigan Fair Association Board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new improvements at the Mason County Fairgrounds.  The ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Mason County received funding of…

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Undefeated t-ball team

July 6, 2014
Undefeated t-ball team

RIVERTON TWP. — Shown is the Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning Pirates t-ball team, which went undefeated this season in the Mason County Recreation t-ball season with a record of 8-0. Shown, front row, from left are Emily Adams, Maylan Sanders, Brooklyn Scott, Elizabeth Norman, Hannah Thurow, Braylin Thurow, Morgan Beenen, Justin Resendiz, Nathan Adams; Back: Wyatt Glamzi, Makenzie Beenen, Bryce Thurow, Charlie Gamble,…

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Fourth of July, a tradition for Ludington families

July 3, 2014
Fourth of July, a tradition for Ludington families

LUDINGTON – There is no question that the Fourth of July is Ludington’s biggest day of the year, bringing in thousands of tourists to celebrate with locals on the nation’s birthday. Many area residents have Fourth of July traditions that stem back decades and Mason County Press Senior Correspondent Kate Krieger met up with three different families who take their…

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