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DNR offering free ORV weekend, Aug. 17-18

August 15, 2024

The second of two free off road vehicle (ORV) weekends will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. The free weekends do not require off-road vehicles to display a Michigan Department of Natural Resources ORV license or trail permit. The free weekend is meant for Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s…

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Library adult gardening series to discuss canning

August 15, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library’s summer gardening series for adults will continue on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The third session in the four-part series which focuses on planning, planting, preserving and pruning fruits and vegetables and will feature Wade Syers of Michigan State University Extension. Syers will discuss canning equipment and explain the use of different types of canners.…

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Historical Society to hold second annual gala

August 14, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its second annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Stearns Hotel. The event is a major fundraiser for the Society. “We held our first gala last year to coincide with the Ludington sesquicentennial and it was a big hit,” said Rebecca Berringer, executive director the historical society. “The event included…

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Mason County receives $500,000 grant to help with home repairs

August 14, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently accepted an agreement with the State of Michigan granting the county $500,000 for homeowner repair projects for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) program. The county will provide $50,000 of matching funds for additional rehabilitation projects under this program. Homeowner rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 per…

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Fin & Feather Club to hold 3-D archery shoot, basic pistol class

August 14, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club is holding two separate events that will be open to the public. A 3-D archery shoot will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Children under the age of 12 are free. Non-members must sign a liability…

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