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March 31, 2026

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Public Notice: Mason County Housing Repair Program Applications Open

March 31, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County Housing Repair Program Applications Open Mason County is accepting applications for housing repair assistance programs available to low- to moderate-income homeowners. Applications are available online at:https://library.municode.com/MI/mason_county_/munidocs/munidocs under “Applications,” or in person at the Mason County Administration Office, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on April 30, 2026.…

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Grand Rapids astronaut to make history on Artemis II mission

March 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When NASA’s Artemis II mission launches Wednesday, April 1, a west Michigan native will be aboard, marking a historic milestone not only for the nation’s return to deep space exploration, but also for Michigan’s legacy in human spaceflight. Christina Hammock Koch, a Grand Rapids native, will serve as a mission specialist on…

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Former law enforcement officer builds successful insulation business in Irons

March 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief IRONS — After 18 years in law enforcement, John Bennett took a leap of faith and stepped into a completely different career field. Along with a silent business partner, Bennett founded Fresh Coast Foam, LLC, a company specializing in spray foam insulation and concrete lifting services throughout west Michigan. “I had zero experience in this type…

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Clear Springs Nature Preserve

March 30, 2026

Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Whenever you are in need of a short or moderate hike on the way from the Mason County area to Muskegon, Clear Springs Nature Preserve, just off the US 31 freeway near Montague, is a great option. There are several loops of trails ranging from easy to moderately hilly, and visitors…

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