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Police news, published Dec. 24, 2025

December 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 5:59 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, minor injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and US 10, Pere Marqutte Township. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 5:35 a.m., MCSO: Car/deer crash, no…

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Employment: Media Sales Representative

December 23, 2025

Employment: Media Sales Representative Media Group 31 LLC is seeking an advertising sales person for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. This is a commission-based, contracted position with lots of earning potential. Casual, part time, or full time. Experience in media sales, including social media marketing, is certainly beneficial along with familiarity of the business climates in Mason, Oceana,…

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Recent death: Raynard Edwin Krause, 89 of Scottville

December 23, 2025

Raynard Edwin Krause, 89 of Scottville, died on Monday, December 22, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…

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Ludington city council to consider manager’s contract

December 22, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will meet Monday evening and will review a first presentation of the city manager’s 2026 contract. The employment agreement calls for an annual salary for City Manager Kaitlyn Aldrich of $125,800 plus a $2,000 incentive bonus to reside within the city limits. Aldrich was hired in September 2024 and had previously been the manager of…

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Ashley McPike crowned Miss Ludington Area 2026

December 22, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ashley McPike of Ludington was crowned Miss Ludington Area 2026 Sunday, Dec. 21 during the competition held at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Five women from Mason and Oceana counties participated in the event. Savannah Hanson was named first runner up. McPike impressed the judges with her service initiative (formerly known as a platform) titled, “Sparking their Future” which aims…

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