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Midland man, 82, dies from apparent drowning in Lake Michigan

September 6, 2023

Midland man, 82, dies from apparent drowning in Lake Michigan SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Midland, Michigan man died from an apparent drowning in Lake Michigan Sunday, Sept. 3, at Summit Township Park, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Eric Falk Peterson was pronounced dead at the scene after a Good Samaritan pulled him from the…

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South Lakeshore Drive construction to begin Sept. 11

September 6, 2023

South Lakeshore Drive construction to begin Sept. 11 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on South Lakeshore Drive near Buttersville Park will reduce the road to one lane beginning Monday, Sept. 11. A flag control person or traffic light will be set up to control traffic. The Mason County Road Commission project will include reconstruction of approximately 700 feet of roadway…

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Library to present series that discusses post-pandemic world

September 6, 2023

Library to present series that discusses post-pandemic world LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library, together with Abondia Center, start a new series for adults September 14, 2023 at 7 p.m., Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World, at the Ludington branch library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The series is free and available in-person at the library and…

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Dementia to be explored in film screening, panel discussion at UMC Ludington

September 6, 2023

Dementia to be explored in film screening, panel discussion at UMC Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., will host a screening of one woman’s journey with dementia, “Betty’s Story” on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. Following the film will be a panel discussion.  Betty Smith, a former Ludington UMC associate…

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WSCC performance of Joscho Stefan cancelled

September 6, 2023

WSCC performance of Joscho Stefan cancelled WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The performance of jazz musician Joscho Stefan, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8 at West Shore Community College has been cancelled due to illness. Refunds will be distributed through WSCC’s ticketing system. Customers will receive an email…

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