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MCC to offer Tuka superintendent position

May 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Principal Jeff Tuka has been selected as the next superintendent of Mason County Central Schools following a public interview process that concluded Monday evening. Tuka will become the first alumnus of the school district’s 138 year history to serve as superintendent. The Mason County Central Board of Education voted…

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Scottville Clown Band to award $20,000 in summer music program scholarships

May 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced it will award $20,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school music students attending summer arts programs. The Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to 68 students from across Michigan, including 25 local students. More than $12,500 in scholarships are being awarded to students attending Blue…

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WSCC to offer associate degree in fire science

May 18, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in fire science. The approval was granted May 12 by the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission,…

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Love Ludington Weekend begins June 5

May 18, 2026

Street party, car show, Blessing of the Boats, historic home tours and more planned LUDINGTON — Love Ludington Weekend begins June 5 with a lineup of family-friendly events celebrating the start of summer in downtown Ludington. Highlights of the annual festivities include a street party, classic car show and Blessing of the Boats, all honoring the spirit and charm of…

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Applications being accepted for Momentum 5X5 Competition

May 18, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County and Epworth Heights invite Mason County entrepreneurs to apply for the Momentum 5×5 Competition for a chance to win $5,000 in startup funds. Five finalists will each present a five-minute pitch Aug. 11 at Epworth Heights. Entrepreneurs with a new or existing business idea may apply now. No formal business…

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