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Employment Opportunity: Elementary Classroom Paraprofessional

August 2, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Elementary Classroom Paraprofessional Pentwater Public Schools is seeking a positive, outgoing individual to support elementary student(s) and teacher(s). Patience, understanding, initiative, and collaboration are qualities being sought. Part time position, approximately six hours per day. Associate degree or ETS ParaPro Certified. Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest and resume to: Dr. Scott Karaptian (skaraptian@pentwater.k12.mi.us), Superintendent Pentwater…

Dock failure ends Badger’s 2023 season

August 1, 2023

Dock failure ends Badger’s 2023 season LUDINGTON – The SS Badger has ended its 2023 season, due to damage sustained to its dock, the ship’s parent company announced today. “We have made the difficult, and unfortunately unavoidable, decision to suspend our daily crossings for the remainder of the season,” said Mark W. Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services, parent company…

Pehrson family celebrates farm’s sesquicentennial

August 1, 2023

Pehrson family celebrates farm’s sesquicentennial This Mason County history feature is presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The City of Ludington is not the only Mason County entity celebrating its sesquicentennial this year. On July 25, members of the Pehrson family gathered at the home of Connie…

Jebavy Dr. construction nears completion

August 1, 2023

Jebavy Dr. construction nears completion PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on Jebavy Drive, between US 10 and Bryant Road, is expected to be completed by the end of this week. The project, which began in June, included the addition of a right turn lane onto westbound Johnson Road, extension of the left turn lane at westbound Bryant Road, and repaving…

Obituary: Patricia Johnson, 87, of Ludington

August 1, 2023

Obituary: Patricia Johnson, 87, of Ludington Patricia Ann Johnson, 87, of Ludington and snowbird of Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Pat was born on March 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert William and Margaret (Richardson) Lyttle. Through hard work, Pat earned her GED. She was employed by Grand Haven Public Schools, working as a bus…