Western Michigan Fair photo album/schedule, posted Thursday, Aug. 8

August 8, 2019

Western Michigan Fair photo album, posted Thursday, Aug. 8. #WesternMichiganFair PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair continues today through Saturday. The midway opens today at 3 p.m. Today is also livestock auction day, which begins at 3 p.m. today, a change from past years when it started later. Tonight’s grandstand event is a garden tractor pull by the…

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Smoke detectors credited for saving couple during Victory house fire.

August 8, 2019

Smoke detectors credited for saving couple during Victory house fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A lightning strike was the cause of a fire inside the Mauer residence at 5154 N. LaSalle Road late Wednesday evening. Fountain Area Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department were called to the residence at 11:16 p.m. and were on scene…

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Man arrested on warrant for owing over $29,000 in child support.

August 8, 2019

Man arrested on warrant for owing over $29,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – A 39-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies in the 7000 block of East Sugar Grove Road Wednesday, Aug. 7, shortly before 6 p.m. on an outstanding Newaygo County Friend of the Court warrant for owing back child support totaling $29,554, according…

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Western Michigan Fair 2019 Homemaker of the Year. 

August 8, 2019

Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year.  #WesternMichiganFair. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mary Rozell of Free Soil was named the 2019 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday afternoon. Rozell entered 54 items and placed with 40 of them, which included two best of show trophies (best baked goods and best agricultural products/crops), 20 first place entries, nine second…

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Breakwater closed, Aug. 8, 2019.

August 8, 2019

Breakwater closed, Aug. 8, 2019. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department closed the north breakwater to pedestrian traffic Thursday morning, Aug. 8, 2019, due to weather conditions. If weather conditions improve, the breakwater will be re-opened, Barnett said.

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Obituary: Zane A. Dibble, 66, Scottville. 

August 8, 2019

Obituary: Zane A. Dibble, 66, Scottville.  Zane A. Dibble, 66, of Scottville passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at this home. He was born March 5, 1953 in Ludington to William and Blanche “Lorraine” (Seifferlien) Dibble. Zane attended Mason County Central High School. He married Debra Ann Avery on October 22, 1977 in Ludington. Zane worked for Stokely’s for over…

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Recent deaths, Aug. 8, 2019.

August 8, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 8, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jeannette Kissell, 80, of Scottville died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home.  There will be no funeral services or visitation at this time.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Richard Swiger, 81, of Ludington died Thursday, August 1, 2019.  Family…

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Car show today at Ludington Woods

August 8, 2019

Car show today at Ludington Woods. LUDINGTON — Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, 502 N. Sherman St., will host a car show today, Thursday, Aug. 8 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will also be served and there will be musical entertainment. The public is invited.

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Partly cloudy today.

August 8, 2019

Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy today. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. Partly cloudy skies. High 75; low 56 Precipitation: 20%; 10% Wind: NW 11 mph day; NW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 65% day; 77% evening. Sunrise: 6:40 a.m.; sunset: 8:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 Sunny. High 76; low 51 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: WNW 11 mph…

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Community Cats TNR garage sale.

August 8, 2019

Community Cats TNR garage sale. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Community Cats TNR will hold its annual fundraiser garage/yard sale on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17 and on Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at 215 N. Jebavy Dr. Donated items can be brought to the location on Sunday, Aug.…

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Western Michigan Fair dairy competition winners.

August 7, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair continues through Saturday. Check here for a complete schedule. Winners of the dairy competitions are as follows: #WesternMichiganFair

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Western Michigan Fair rabbit winners.

August 7, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair continues through Saturday. Check here for a complete schedule. Winners of the rabbit competitions are as follows: #WesternMichiganFair

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Western Michigan Fair bicycle winners

August 7, 2019

Western Michigan Fair bicycle winners. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Brandon Austin and Leyna Martz were the winners of the Western Michigan Fair bicycle give-a-way today, during the fair’s Kids’ Day activities. The fair continues through Thursday: Thursday, Aug. 8 – Veterans and Senior Citizens admitted free. – Fair entrance $3 per person, children ages 5 and under free. – Noon…

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The Scoop: Western Michigan Fair and the state of agriculture.

August 7, 2019

The Scoop: Danny V is at the Western Michigan Fair talking to Seth Earl, president of Mason County Farm Bureau about happenings at the fair and what’s going with local agriculture.

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Western Michigan Fair photo album: Tuesday

August 7, 2019

Western Michigan Fair photo album: Tuesday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially kicked off on Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. Today, Wednesday, is Kids’ Day. See the schedule below for details on today and the rest of the week.   Wednesday, Aug. 7 – Noon to 5 p.m.: Kids Day, all day unlimited wristbands for $15.…

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The Scoop: 5×5 Momentum and Gold Coast Artisan Fair.

August 7, 2019

Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Danny V talks with Brandy Miller and Polly Myer of the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce about tonight’s 5×5 Momentum Business Competition at Epworth and this weekend’s Gold Coast Artisan Fair at Rotary Park in Ludington.

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Western Michigan Fair swine competition winners

August 7, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially opened Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. Check here for a complete schedule. Winners of the swine competitions are as follows: #WesternMichiganFair

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Western Michigan Fair goat competition winners

August 7, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially opened Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. Check here for a complete schedule. Winners of the goat competitions are as follows: #WesternMichiganFair  

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Western Michigan Fair: open class winners

August 7, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially opened Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. Check here for a complete schedule. Winners of the open classes are as follows: #WesternMichiganFair Check here for a complete schedule.

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Man arrested on warrant after interrupting traffic stop.

August 7, 2019

Man arrested on warrant after interrupting traffic stop. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 43-year-old Manistee man was arrested on an outstanding Manistee County warrant after he approached Mason County sheriff’s deputies during a traffic stop that resulted in an operating while under the influence of drugs arrest Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. ​on US 10 near Meyers Road,…

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 7, 2019.

August 7, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 7, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Zane Dibble, 66, of Scottville died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Tammy Lynn Whitney, 54, of Twin Lake, died on Monday, August 5, 2019. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 1…

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