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Consumers Energy team tackles improvement projects at White Pine Village

June 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On Monday, Consumers Energy employees, most from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, spent part of the day volunteering at Historic White Pine Village, helping prepare the site for its 50th anniversary celebration, scheduled for July 3. The 47 employees built a path up a hill to the chapel and constructed a new…

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Ludington may create finance director position under charter proposal

June 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to discuss a proposal during its regular meeting today that would create a finance director position and separate many of the city’s financial responsibilities from the office of the city clerk, an elected position established by the City Charter. In a memorandum to Mayor Mark Barnett and the…

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Farmers invited to free pesticide jug recycling event

June 8, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Area farmers will have an opportunity to recycle empty pesticide containers during a free pesticide jug recycling event hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op. The recycling event is scheduled for June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at Acres Co-op, 655 N. Scottville Road in Scottville. Organizers said the program provides farmers with a…

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Library, Promise Zone offer summer college access support

June 8, 2026

The Mason County Promise Zone is partnering with the Mason County District Library and West Shore Community College Student Services to provide free college access support sessions throughout the summer. The monthly drop-in sessions are designed to help students, families and adult learners navigate the college enrollment process, understand financial aid opportunities and plan for post-secondary education. Many Mason County…

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MCE to offer free summer meals for children

June 8, 2026

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will again participate in the Summer Food Service Program, providing free breakfasts and lunches to area children during the summer months. The program is open to all children age 18 and younger, as well as individuals up to age 26 who are enrolled in a state- or locally recognized educational program for people with…

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