PERE MARQUETTE TWP. (at the Western Michigan Fair) — For nearly six decades, Ivan Anthony has been a making a difference in the lives of youth here in Mason County. At the age of 18, with seven years of 4-H experience under his belt, Ivan became a 4-H leader and has continued to devote his time and his talents to…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — We have received some great Western Michigan Fair photos from our readers this week. The person who took our favorite photo will receive a $25 gift certificate from Chuck Wagon Pizza. Keep them coming by either emailing them to editor@masoncountypress.com or post them to www.Facebook.com/masoncountypress. The deadline is midnight Saturday. See fair schedule here.
VICTORY TWP. — The musical production team behind West Shore Community College’s upcoming musical, “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” is gearing up for the show’s run from August 8 – 10, at 7:30 p.m., and August 11, at 2 p.m. This long-running fall down funny hit musical is a roast of Broadway shows where Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in an hilarious, loving, and…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has closed the breakwaters today due to hazardous weather conditions. Earlier today the National Weather Service issued a beach hazards advisory for the beaches from Whitehall to Manistee. The advisory is in effect until Wednesday night. There is a potential for high wave action and dangerous swimming conditions due to strong structural currents and rip…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about Cathie Swanger Funke, who has been missing since Monday morning. The 49-year-old Summit Township resident hasn’t been seen since about 8 a.m. Monday. She left her home leaving her purse, which contained all her credit cards, cash and identification, along with her cell phone. She also left a suicide note,…
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