AMBER TWP. — Pere Marquette Fire Department quickly extinguished a grass fire this afternoon behind a residence on West Conrad Road. The fire burned about 3 acres along power lines. Property owner Joe Polcin said he had been tending to a burning barrel and watched it burned out. He said he didn’t know if that what the cause. He said…
LUDINGTON — Tourism is expected to increase by 4 percent this year in western Michigan while the Ludington area finds itself closer to being one of the top destinations for travelers in Michigan. The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau held its annual meeting this afternoon and announced the 2013 marketing strategy. The CVB is funded through an assessment (room)…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) announced this morning that it is kicking off a $2.4 million capital campaign. COVE representatives announced they are focusing on gaining financial support from residents throughout Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The purpose of the campaign is to build a new facility on East Ludington Avenue, replacing the 110-year-old…
AMBER TWP. — A 46-year-old man was injured late Wednesday night when the bicycle he was riding on U.S. 10-31 was struck by a car. Sgt. Oscar Davila of the Mason County Sheriff’s Department said both the bicycle and car were traveling west when the bicyclist entered the traffic lane. The accident occurred east of Stiles Road in front of…
Got stuff? We have a way to help you get rid of it. The Mason County Press is offering free yard sale classified listings throughout the summer. That’s right, free. No strings attached, no quantity limits, no time limits. Free. You also have the option to add photographs to your listings, for free! To place your yard sale ad, click…
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