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Police news, published July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, July 17, 2025: 9:35 a.m., a 50-year-old Walhalla man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Johnson Road and US 31, Amber Township. 9:36 a.m., alarm activation, Grant Township. 3:15…

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Fire destroys Long Lake garage

July 17, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage this morning at 136 N. Fair Oaks Avenue near Long Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 6:39 a.m. Upon arrival the building was engulfed in flames. Responding to the scene were Branch Fire Department,…

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Libraries to host Worm Day

July 17, 2025

The Mason County District Library will host Worm Day next week at its locations in Ludington and Scottville. The Ludington library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 21 and the Scottville library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,…

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MCC Band Boosters holding Christmas in July Expo, can/bottle drive

July 17, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Band Boosters will host a Christmas in July…

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Police news, published July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 16, 2025: 8:11…

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Obituary: Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater

July 17, 2025

Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater,  passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  Gary was briefly in the care of Harbor Hospice and surrounded by his son, Mike,…

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Obituary: June Ina Short, 98, of Ludington

July 17, 2025

 June Ina Short, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 26, 1927, in Port Huron, the…

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Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Elementary School

July 17, 2025

Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Elementary School This is a paid posting. Published until July 30, 2025. 

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ESD’s Morris honored at transportation expo

July 16, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  The following story was published by School…

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Police news, published July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, July 15, 2025: 3:20…

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Obituary: Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington

July 16, 2025

Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, and Warrior With hearts full of…

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Recent death: William Herschel Wilde, 69

July 16, 2025

  William Herschel Wilde, 69, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.   Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,…

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Fishing with the Big Boys, Ludington Offshore Classic begins

July 15, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament began at 6 a.m. this morning. Dozens of boats participating in today’s Big Boys tournament gathered just outside…

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Pair arrested for parole, probation violation after refusing to leave home

July 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Manistee man was arrested for absconding parole, and a…

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WSCC’s Wyman named chair of state community college association

July 15, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  LANSING — The Michigan Community College Association has announced the election of Sherry Wyman…

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Hospital volunteers to host indoor sidewalk sale

July 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board is hosting an indoor sidewalk sale on Monday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. located in the Medical Office…

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Employment: Upper Elementary Principal

July 15, 2025

Employment: Upper Elementary Principal Mason County Central School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Upper Elementary Principal for the 2025-2025 school year. Completion or near completion…

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Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary)

July 15, 2025

Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary) West Shore Educational Service District  has a position vacancy for a temporary Speech and Language Pathologist.  Must have a master’s degree in the area…

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Rural Fire Authority asking for millage increase

July 14, 2025

The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is asking voters to increase the current operating tax rate from 1 mill to 2 mills when they vote during the Aug. 5 election.…

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Beach goers rescue teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan

July 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — Bystanders’ quick thinking saved a teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan Monday, July 14, at Stearns Park beach. The 18-year-old female from Ada, Michigan is currently in…

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Blessing of the Boats raises $10k for Historical Society

July 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was recently presented the proceeds of the 2025 Blessing of the Boats, $10,177. The annual event is organized in partnership with Safe Harbor…

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