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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Man sent to jail for strangulation.

August 6, 2019

Man sent to jail for strangulation. MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Custer man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 6, to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of assault by strangulation and and receiving/concealing stolen property less than $200. Nico Blaine Cory, of 58 S. Madison, pleaded…

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Man who fled from police after crash sent to jail.

August 6, 2019

Man who fled from police after crash sent to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 37-year-old homeless man who fled from police after crashing his vehicle last April was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 6, to serve one year in jail. Jerry Edson Weathers pleaded guilty, June 25, to attempted larceny from a person, failure…

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State parks, residents benefit from youth workers.

August 6, 2019

State parks, residents benefit from youth workers. If you have had the pleasure of visiting one of Michigan’s State Parks this summer, you may have noticed a crew in lime green shirts working together beautifying the park. For the seventh consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the West Shore…

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Thunderstorms possible this morning, clearing later.

August 6, 2019

Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thunderstorms possible this morning, clearing later. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 Isolated thunderstorms possible in the morning, clearing later in the day. High 79; low 54 Precipitation: 30% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 9 mph day; N 7 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 91% evening. Sunrise: 6:38 a.m.; sunset: 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 Sunny…

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Western Michigan Fair photo album, Sunday-Monday.

August 5, 2019

Western Michigan Fair photo album, Sunday-Monday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. But, several pre-fair events have taken place Sunday and Monday. Here are some images from the past two days. See here for a schedule of events.  

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Western Michigan Fair sheep winners

August 5, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 6, but the sheep competition took place Monday. Here are the winners: #WesternMichiganFair

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Western Michigan Fair poultry and waterfowl winners.

August 5, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 6, but the poultry and waterfowl competition took place Monday. Here are the winners: #WesternMichiganFair

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Western Michigan Fair dog show winners.

August 5, 2019

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 6, but the dog competition took place Sunday evening. Here are the winners:

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