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VIDEO: Sounds and sites of spring on the farm

May 3, 2024

Video by Rob Alway AMBER TOWNSHIP — A short tour of the sounds and sites of spring on Alway’s Shady Lane Farm, Amber Township.   This sweet video presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington.    ________   Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to…

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VIDEO AND PHOTOS: MCC Upper Elementary spring recital

May 3, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Upper Elementary (grades 3-5) spring recital “Lemonade” was Thursday evening at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Watch…

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Riverton Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast is May 11

May 3, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 11 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with…

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Couple arrested for stolen vehicle, drugs following Walmart shoplifting incident

May 3, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man and a…

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Scottville man arrested for fifth OWI offense

May 3, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Scottville man was arrested for the fifth time for…

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Employment: Baldwin Community Schools

May 3, 2024

Employment: Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin Community Schools has the following employment opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SECONDARY PARAPROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY  PARAPROFESSIONAL PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY TEACHER…

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1898 triple murder/suicide among Mason County’s most brutal crimes

May 2, 2024

This article is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Ron Chappel is a fifth generation…

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Petunia Parade seeks volunteers

May 2, 2024

Planting day is May 18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade is looking for volunteers to help with the planting and maintenance of the project’s 32,000…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Thomas Dwight Fay, 35, pleaded no contest on May 1 to operating…

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Receive daily briefings from MPC/OCP

May 2, 2024

Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are now offering daily email briefings and news alerts as a subscription service. Accessing MasonCountyPress.com and OceanaCountyPress.com is free. But, our email service…

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Obituary: Wilbur Verner Nelson, 96, of Ludington

May 2, 2024

Wilbur Verner Nelson, 96, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Wilbur (Will) was born September 19, 1927, at the family home on North Victory Corner Road in Victory…

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WSCC to hold commencement Saturday

May 2, 2024

WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will hold its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May…

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Lake Jump raises over $34,000 for LPD K-9

May 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — The 25th Ludington Lake Jump, held last Saturday, April 27, raised $34,116.62 for the Friends of Ludington Police K-9. The Lake Jump took place at Stearns Park where…

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Police news, posted May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity has been reported by Ludington Police Department: Wednesday, May 1, 2024…

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Recent births, posted May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

Leland Archie Jennings North, the son of Sarah Cook and Vern North of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Saige Ellie-Anne Ray, the daughter of Hannah Tinkham and Chase…

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Ludington library to hold adult craft night

May 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., will hold an adult craft night on Wednesday, May 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. Crafter and…

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Legacy Wheelz of Ludington specializes in personal electric vehicles

May 1, 2024

Grand opening is Friday, May 3 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Heather and Mike Charles recently turned their hobby into a business and brought the world of personal electric…

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MCC to hold 3rd annual Community Agriculture Night

May 1, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host its…

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