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MCC school board asks for public feedback in superintendent search

March 2, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is asking the MCC community members to fill out a survey that will assist the board in its search for a new superintendent. Current superintendent, Jeff Mount, will be retiring in June after nearly 20 years of service in that position. The survey can be filled out here.   ____________________________ Please…

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Try Hockey for Free event is Saturday

March 2, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program, will host a free Try Hockey for Free event on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Shore Community Ice Arena. The ice arena is located on the campus of West Shore Community College. The event is for children…

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Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club launches in March at Ludington library

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON  — Youth ages 5–12 are invited to join the new Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club, a free hands‑on program running Thursday afternoons throughout March at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Sessions will take place from 3:15–5 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room. Participants will work collaboratively using LEGO Spike Essentials and Sphero…

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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…

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Library launches bookmark contest

March 1, 2026

The Mason County District Library is sponsoring a bookmark contest in celebration of Reading Month. This year’s theme is the library’s summer reading theme “Unearth a Story!,” which is all about dinosaurs. Artists may pick up an entry form at either the Ludington or Scottville libraries or print one from the website, MCDLibrary.org. Entries must be returned to the library no…

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