Mason County 4-H sheep winners.

August 11, 2015
Mason County 4-H sheep winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015.    

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Mason County 4-H beef winners.

August 11, 2015
Mason County 4-H beef winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015      

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Mason County 4-H rabbit winners.

August 11, 2015
Mason County 4-H rabbit winners.

2015 Western Michigan Fair.    

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Domestic violence arrest among police activity

August 11, 2015
Domestic violence arrest among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is activity of the Mason County Sherif’s Office Monday, Aug. 10. 2015: – 1:06 a.m., medical assist, 6900 block of Bockstanz Road, Branch Twp. – 3:29…

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Sailing school to hold ice cream social, sailing demos

August 11, 2015
Sailing school to hold ice cream social, sailing demos

LUDINGTON — Ludington Youth Sailing School will hold a sailing demonstration and ice cream social on Sunday August 16 from noon to 4 p.m. on the peninsula adjacent to Copeyan Park. The event will also include boats on display from local marine emergency services including Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Ludington police and fire. Pirates will also be on site. The…

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Investing for major financial goals.

August 10, 2015
Investing for major financial goals.

Investment Matters. Sponsored by Mike Heckman, Ameriprise Financial Services, 121 E Ludington Ave Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4308; www.ameripriseadvisors.com. Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month, throw $50 into it, but don’t take any money out until you’re ready to buy a house, send your child to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, doesn’t…

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Ludington issues no parking order for two areas.

August 10, 2015
Ludington issues no parking order for two areas.

   By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — There will be a little less parking in the city after City Council approved two traffic control orders Monday during its regular meeting. The two parking spaces on the east side of Ferry Street south of Loomis Street will now be reserved for emergency responders who operate the city’s fire and police boat,…

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Fair begins Tuesday.

August 10, 2015
Fair begins Tuesday.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2015 Western Michigan Fair kicks off officially Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, 4-H members were already busy showing their animals while the T.J. Schmidt and Company carnival was setting up the midway. Tuesday is Dollar Day with the gates opening at 1 p.m. and the midway opening at 3 p.m. Fair entrance…

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Clown Band to perform hometown concert Aug. 18; Pentwater homecoming Aug. 13

August 10, 2015
Clown Band to perform hometown concert Aug. 18; Pentwater homecoming Aug. 13

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will perform its annual hometown concert at the Scottville Band Shell on Tuesday, August 18. The Clown Band Shell schedule had listed the band as performing this Tuesday, August 11. However, the band will be playing next week. This week’s free Tuesday night concert at the shell will be Peace, Love and Music. All…

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Hit-and-run crash among MSP activity

August 10, 2015
Hit-and-run crash among MSP activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 50-year-old Ludington man was cited for no operator’s license and failure to report an accident Sunday, Aug. 9, at 12:52 p.m. following hit-and-run…

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Jaycees plan Back to School Bash at mini golf.

August 10, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees service club is planning a Back to School Bash at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf Course on the south side of Stearns Park on Tuesday, August 25 between 4 to 8 p.m. During the event, students will be able to play mini golf for free. Adults who fill out a community survey will also…

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Sheriff: Motorist stuck in the ditch arrested for third-offense drunk driving

August 10, 2015
Sheriff: Motorist stuck in the ditch arrested for third-offense drunk driving

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. HAMLIN TWP — A 48-year-old Ionia man was arrested for a felony of third-offense drunk driving Sunday, Aug. 9, at 1:09 a.m. after the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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Recent death, reported Aug. 10, 2015.

August 10, 2015

Frederick “Fred” Thomas Harrington, 67, of Ludington passed away on August 6, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Safe Harbor Credit Union offering a new and improved reloadable debit card

August 10, 2015
Safe Harbor Credit Union offering a new and improved reloadable debit card

Mason County Press is provided to our readers for free, thanks to the generous support of our advertisers. One of those great advertisers is Safe Harbor Credit Union. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington is now offering a reloadable debit card that can be used by any member who is looking for security when traveling, has trouble with overdrafts, doesn’t…

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Fire damages vehicles, garage in Riverton.

August 8, 2015
Fire damages vehicles, garage in Riverton.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Chris and Norm Sanford had an enjoyable day showing their 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS at the Onekama Days car show. Norm spent years restoring the car, which the two drove on their honeymoon in September 1970. They returned from the car show to their home at 2233 S. Lister Road and Norm took…

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Camping safety tips.

August 8, 2015
Camping safety tips.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. For many, campgrounds are a home away from home during camping season. That means you should protect your campsite just as you would your house. Make camping safety a priority on your next trip.   Pick the Right Spot Choose a campground with security features, such as a security gate,…

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Bravo Troop relocates

August 7, 2015
Bravo Troop relocates

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. MANISTEE — Dwindling recruits and cuts in defense spending have led to the Bravo Troop “Black Knights” 1-126 CAV to be pulled from the Manistee Armory and relocated to Wyoming, Mich. Rep. Ray Franz (R-Onekama) and Brigadier General Michael Stone, who is the assistant adjutant general of installations for the Department of Military and Veterans…

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Lots going on this weekend.

August 7, 2015

Weekend Insider  Movie at the Scottville Bandshell  Friday, August 7, 2015, “The Lego Movie” will be shown at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. This animated feature includes the voice of Chris Pratt as Emmet Brickowoski, a construction worker who is thought to be the prophesied “Special” and is recruited to stop the infamous Lord Business, voiced by Will Ferrell, an…

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