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ZEELAND — Timothy R. Klunder, a former Scottville city manager who went on to serve more than two decades as Zeeland’s city manager, died Monday, July 27, at his home. He was 57. Klunder began his municipal management career in Scottville during the mid-1990s, serving as the city’s top administrator in what was his first city manager position. He later…
LUDINGTON — The West Shore Civic Band will honor the legacies of two longtime Mason County music educators during the annual Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The concert is free and open to the public, with donations accepted to support the band’s programs. The annual performance pays tribute to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Sunday and Monday, I headed to northern Michigan for two days of maritime history and genealogy research. My ultimate destination was Sault Ste. Marie, where I wanted to visit and photograph the grave of Capt. John W. Duddleson (1846-1927), one of more than 70 captains I have been researching who commanded vessels that were part…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Land Bank Authority is accepting applications from income-qualified buyers for two newly constructed homes in Branch Township that are being offered through an affordable homeownership program. The program includes a three-bedroom, two-bath home at 41 S. Stephen Ave. and a two-bedroom, two-bath home at 43 S. Stephen Ave. The homes are intended for purchasers…
Immediate openings in Lake, Manistee and Mason and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP, Inc has positions open for Head Start program Center Directors and Lead Teachers. Candidates must have Early Childhood Education AA or BA and experience teaching. Starting Pay: Center Director, $56,300 and Lead Teacher, $46,900; Other positions are also available! Benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, matched…
