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Dunes open for the season Friday.

March 31, 2022

Dunes open for the season Friday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the 2022 season Friday, April 1. Over 1 million people visit the scenic and unique park every year, said Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston.…

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78th District Court sentencings, March 30, 2022.

March 30, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, March 30, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —…

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Tree trimmer dies after falling 60-70 feet.

March 30, 2022

Tree trimmer dies after falling 60-70 feet. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Ovid, Michigan…

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Sleet, freezing rain expected tonight.

March 29, 2022

Sleet, freezing rain expected tonight. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued…

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Saxophone virtuoso Otis Murphy to perform April 8.

March 29, 2022

Saxophone virtuoso Otis Murphy to perform April 8. His wife, pianist Haruko Murphy, will accompany him during the Hart Community Performing Arts Series concert. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal:…

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