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Three running for Mason County prosecutor

July 14, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Aug. 6, voters will decide who will be the next Mason County prosecuting attorney. Technically, the primary election’s purpose is to choose each party’s candidate for the Nov. 5 General Election. Since there are only Republicans running for the position, the primary election will ultimately decide who the next prosecutor will be. That person will…

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Help MCP, OCP grow for 33 cents a day

July 14, 2024

Dear Readers: I am writing this today to ask you to consider financially supporting local news for about 33 cents a day. As you are most likely aware, I own and operate Mason County Press and Oceana County Press (Media Group 31, LLC), which I…

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Two receive minor injuries in highway crash

July 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people received minor injuries Thursday, July 11, following a two vehicle crash about 1:40 p.m. at US 10 and US 31 (bypass) just west of…

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Young Eagles soar

July 12, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Last Sunday, 97…

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VIDEO: Mason County Primary Election Candidates’ Forum

July 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: I have to apologize for the poor quality of the image of this video. I attempted to livestream the event using the hotspot from my iPad, as there…

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Fin & Feather Club offering CPL, archery classes

July 12, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and…

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Employment: School and Community Resource Advocate

July 12, 2024

Employment: School and Community Resource Advocate Job Description, Salary and Benefits Position Title:  School and Community Resource Advocate Reports To:  United Way of Mason County Executive Director General Description:  The…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Lee Terryn, 52; third-degree fleeing a police officer, transporting an…

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Jeep reported stolen

July 11, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 1998 brown Jeep Cherokee with a Michigan license plate…

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Memorial Service: Stanley Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

July 11, 2024

Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral…

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Probable drowning victim identified

July 10, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim who passed away from a probable drowning at the Ludington State…

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Radio controlled Summer Fun Fly is July 27

July 10, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks Radio Controlled (RC) Club will hold its fourth Summer Fun Fly event Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hull…

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Death Notice: Maribeth Jane Nettleman, 79, of Bradenton Fla. and Ludington

July 10, 2024

Maribeth Jane Nettleman, 79, of Bradenton Fla. and Ludington, passed away on April 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. at…

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Obituary: Peter Paul Mazurek, 70

July 10, 2024

Peter Paul Mazurek, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.  Pete was born on November 10, 1953, in Ludington, the son of Felix and Maxine…

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ESD dedicates new playground in honor of Jim Dittmer

July 9, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The…

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Man dies following water emergency at state park

July 9, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon following a water emergency at the mouth of the Big Sable River at the Ludington State Park.…

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News Alert: Water emergency at State Park

July 9, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (1:52 p.m.) — Emergency crews have been dispatched to Ludington State Park for a water emergency. Mason-Oceana 911 dispatch information stated that a 45-year-old male was found struggling…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum closed Wednesday, Thursday

July 9, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will be closed on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 for air conditioning repairs. The units were damaged during a…

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