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Police news, posted March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

Police news, posted March 24, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, March 23, 2023: 12:07 a.m., a 30-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation following a 911 call reporting an intoxicated person causing a disturbance, 6600 block of East US 10, Branch Township. 12:37 a.m., gas drive-off, $20 in fuel stolen, Airport Shell, 5400 block…

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Obituary: Mary Karnicki, 70, of Ludington

March 24, 2023

Obituary: Mary Karnicki, 70, of Ludington Mary Elizabeth (Nielsen) Karnicki, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023.  Mary was born on September 16, 1952, the daughter to Sam and Dorothy (Brant) Nielson. In 1970, she graduated from Ludington High School. On June…

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ESD’s InspiREading Team honored with Agency of the Year Award

March 23, 2023

ESD’s InspiREading Team honored with Agency of the Year Award West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  GRAND RAPIDS — On Sunday, March 19, West Shore Educational Service District’s…

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The Hamlin Report, March 2023

March 23, 2023

The Hamlin Report, March 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township Supervisor The following is a recap of what’s been happening in Hamlin Township over the last couple of months and…

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WSCC students attend College Access Advocacy Day in Lansing

March 23, 2023

WSCC students attend College Access Advocacy Day in Lansing WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  LANSING — Four members of…

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Circuit court sentencings, posted March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

Circuit court sentencings, posted March 23, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  – Sara Rose Aguilar, 33. Offense date, Aug. 24, 2021.…

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Judge orders woman’s arrest for bond violation

March 23, 2023

Judge orders woman’s arrest for bond violation LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Branch woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy at the Mason County Courthouse Wednesday, March 22, around…

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Recent births, posted March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

Recent births, posted March 23, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of…

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Ludington kicks off sesquicentennial year

March 22, 2023

Ludington kicks off sesquicentennial year By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington became a city on March 22, 1873. Tonight, the year-long celebration began with a Sesquicentennial Kickoff Event and…

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Woman treated for breathing issues at apartment fire

March 22, 2023

Woman treated for breathing issues at apartment fire LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington woman had difficulty breathing and was treated at the scene by Life EMS during an apartment fire…

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Scottville area youth ball registration begins

March 22, 2023

Scottville area youth ball registration begins SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville area summer youth t-ball, softball and baseball registration period has begun. Participation is based on the grade the child is…

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Obituary: Donna Collins, 88, of Ludington

March 22, 2023

Obituary: Donna Collins, 88, of Ludington Donna Lee Kimberly Collins, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 20, 2023.  Donna Lee was born on…

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News Alert: House fire in Ludington

March 21, 2023

News Alert: House fire in Ludington LUDINGTON (6:42 p.m.) — Ludington Fire Department has been dispatched to a house fire at 802 N. Rowe St.

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Pirates at Scottville Elementary

March 21, 2023

Pirates at Scottville Elementary Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Members of the Lakeshore Pyrate Head Club visited…

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Sheriff announces officers’ retirements, promotion

March 21, 2023

Sheriff announces officers’ retirements, promotion LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced the retirement of Deputy Dale Berndt and Sgt. Kelly Winters and the promotion of Deputy Russ…

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