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LHS freshman receives 4-H pre-college scholarship.

March 20, 2019

LHS freshman receives 4-H pre-college scholarship. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Ethan Funke, a Ludington High School freshman, is the recipient of a $2,000 Michigan 4-H Pre-College Scholarship, awarded through Michigan State University Extension and Mason County 4-H. Ethan is the son of Jeff and Cathie Funke of Summit Township. The scholarship is awarded every year to a group of youth in…

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Conservation District tree sale orders underway.

March 20, 2019

Conservation District tree sale orders underway. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Mason-Lake Conservation District is taking orders for its annual spring tree sale. The sale offers a variety of native and non-invasive species of trees and shrubs. Tree tubes, animal repellent and several other items are also available. Orders will be due by Friday, March 29. Pick-up is Friday, April 26 from…

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Public Notice: West Shore Educational Service District board candidates.

March 20, 2019

Public Notice: West Shore Educational Service District board candidates. Nominating petitions for positions on the West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education are available at the Mason County Clerk’s office, 304 East Ludington Avenue in Ludington- 231-843-8202.  Candidates seeking election to the board must file petitions or a $100.00 non-refundable filing fee and an Affidavit of Identity with the…

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Navy to name ship after Ludington Medal of Honor recipient.

March 19, 2019

Navy to name ship after Ludington Medal of Honor recipient. #MasonCountyNews. WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer has named a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 130, in honor of Medal of Honor recipient, Hospital Corpsman Master Chief William Charette. Charette, a native of Ludington, Michigan, joined the Navy in 1951 and served in the Korean War…

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MCE robotics team receives Creativity Award at recent competition.

March 19, 2019

MCE robotics team receives Creativity Award at recent competition. #MasonCountyEducation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. MUSKEGON COUNTY — Mason County Eastern’s robotics team, the Cardinaltronics #6005, won the Creativity Award during the Muskegon District FIRST Robotics Competition held at Orchard View High School March 15 and 16. The award is given to the team that shows innovative and creative ways to…

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