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Community Mental Health hires new CEO

January 16, 2025

LUDINGTON –The West Michigan Community Mental Health board recently hired a Julia Rupp as its new chief executive officer. Rupp replaces Lisa Williams who is leaving the position for a job in Florida. From 2012 to 2023 Rupp was the CEO of HealthWest behavioral health clinic in Muskegon. Since then she has been the principal of a mental health consulting…

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Two people injured in US 10 crash

January 16, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle rear-end crash on US 10 near Schoenherr Road Wednesday, Jan. 15, around 5:15 p.m. received “non-life-threatening” injuries, said Mason…

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Recent death: David Luskin, 74, of Ludington

January 16, 2025

David Lee Luskin, 74, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.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.…

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March for Life to be held Jan. 26

January 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — The annual Memorial Service for the Unborn and Silent March for Life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 beginning at 2 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409 S.…

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Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk

January 16, 2025

Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a District Court Deputy Clerk.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are…

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Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer

January 16, 2025

Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Deputy Animal Control Officer.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are…

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Rogers named president of Hardman Construction

January 15, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Joe Rogers has been named as the new president of Hardman Construction. Rogers replaces Todd Schrader, who has served as president and chief executive officer since 2012…

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Scottville to eliminate police department

January 15, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission voted Monday, Jan. 13, to eliminate the city police department. The action was the result of a deficit the city is facing, according to…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Robert Edwin Reynolds II, 33, pleaded guilty Oct. 29 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Jan.…

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Police report, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 14,…

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Recent births, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Gunner Leroy Peterson, the son of Aubrey Parcher…

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Barge expected in Pere Marquette Lake Wednesday – shanties need to move

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has announced a barge is expected in Pere Marquette Lake between 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The barge is destined for…

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10th annual Pure Ludington BRRRewfest is Jan. 25

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The 10th annual Pure Ludington BRRRewfest will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington. The event is coordinated…

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Applications being accepted for Momentum Business Plan Competition

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The application period for the 2025 Momentum Business Plan Competition is now open until March 24. The competition will award $15,000 cash to a small business, plus a…

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Police news, published Jan. 14, 2025

January 14, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Jan. 13, 2025: 1:10…

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Obituary: Curtis Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington

January 14, 2025

Curtis Lon Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Curt was born in Hart, on July 16, 1948, the son of the late Raymond and…

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Book walk to be held with state park lantern hike

January 13, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake-Oceana Great Start Collaborative…

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Robotics teams raise money for practice facility

January 13, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Jan. 4, during the high school…

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Local Dems to commemorate MLK Day by supporting “Cares” boxes

January 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Michigan Democratic Party will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, by collecting items for the…

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Winter weather advisory continues until 1 a.m. Wednesday

January 13, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason County, are under a winter weather advisory that begins Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. and continues until Wednesday, Jan. 15,…

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FiveCAP holding Walk for Warmth fundraiser

January 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — FiveCAP will hold a Walk for Warmth fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8. Proceeds raised a the event will help raise money to help with winter-time utility bills of…

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