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Photographing 291 years of combined maritime service: Olive L. Moore/Menominee and Caroline McKee/Commander

May 22, 2025

MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Thursday, May 22, 2025 FERRYSBURG — Today was a two-for-one special in Ferrysburg/Grand Haven for west Michigan ship watchers. Two tug/barges, the Olive…

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Third graders explore careers at WSCC, CTE, and Me Days

May 22, 2025

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with the West Shore Educational Service District’s Summit Career Tech…

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Woman faces charges for assaulting hospital worker

May 22, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, May 21, and faces charges of domestic assault and assault on a…

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Recent death: Raymond Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington

May 22, 2025

Raymond Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of…

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Employment: Middle School Science Teacher

May 22, 2025

Employment: Middle School Science Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply at www.mccschools.org.…

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George Wendt who played Norm on ‘Cheers’ summered in Stony Lake

May 21, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor STONY LAKE — George Wendt, who played the beloved beer-chugging bar regular on the TV sitcom “Cheers,” died Tuesday, May 20, at the age of…

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Michigan Works job fair set for June 16 at fairgrounds

May 21, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A job fair hiring party hosted by Michigan Works West Central is set for Monday, June 16, at Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 West U.S. 10 “Last…

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Helicopter inspections scheduled for June 18-21

May 21, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power structures and lines will be conducted in the area June 18-21. “ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines…

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Police news, published May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 1:24…

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Recent births, published May 21, 2025

May 21, 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.  Maya Mae Andersen, the daughter of Katie…

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MCE presents All-Around Senior, Citizenship awards

May 20, 2025

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School held its year-end awards ceremony today. Receiving the All-Around Senior Award was Lucy Shoup, daughter of Susan and Paul Shoup. Lucy will be…

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MCC hosting Coffee with the ‘Supe’, May 22, June 8

May 20, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is hosting Coffee with the “Supe”…

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Waves & Wheels Safety Day scheduled for May 31

May 20, 2025

LUDINGTON — Shoreline FORCE and Ludington Police Department are hosting Waves & Wheels Safety Day on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loomis Street Boat Launch.…

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West Shore Bank awards scholarships to area graduates

May 20, 2025

LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank recently announced the awarding of 10 $1,000 Making a Difference scholarships to high school graduates throughout its market region, which includes Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Benzie,…

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Police news, published May 20, 2025

May 20, 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 Monday, May 19,…

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Obituary: Gloria Alice Taylor, 88, of Ludington

May 20, 2025

Gloria Alice (Lenon) Taylor, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, October 15, 1936. Her Parents were the late John Ezra…

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The Cemetery Club: A 106 year Ludington tradition

May 19, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Veterans Memorial Club of Ludington, more commonly known as the Cemetery Club, placed US flags on the graves of veterans today at Lakeside…

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Flipstar Gymnastics holds Spring Fling show-off and fun meet

May 19, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar Gymnastics had over 100 gymnasts participate recently in its end-of-the-year Spring Fling Class Show-Off and In-House Fun Meet. Recreational class kids who participated in the…

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Mason County Historical Society seeks stories from past/present car ferry crew

May 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is making plans to expand its Ludington car ferries exhibit at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and it needs help from the…

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Weekend police news, published May 19, 2025

May 19, 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 over the weekend: Friday, May…

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Learning building trades early

May 19, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Last week preschoolers from…

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