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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 30, 2023

January 30, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 30, 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 our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…

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Obituary: Josephine Shearer Bedker, 81, of Scottville

January 29, 2023

Obituary: Josephine Shearer Bedker, 81, of Scottville Josephine Shearer Bedker, 81, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 with her sons John and Fred by her side.  Jo was born on June 28, 1941 in Latrobe, Penn., the daughter of Steven and Ada (Moore) Drobneck and graduated from Latrobe High School with the class of 1959.  On February 10, 1964…

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Fountain man dies during Tallman area crash

January 28, 2023

Fountain man dies during Tallman area crash SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain area man died during a vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon, Jan. 27. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were dispatched to Stolberg Road near Tallman Lake Road at 5:57 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 2007 Pontiac G6 had been traveling westbound on…

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Rhythm & Dunes concert series lineup announced

January 27, 2023

Rhythm & Dunes concert series lineup announced LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced its 2023 Rhythm & Dunes community concert lineup, scheduled to take place this summer at Waterfront Park. This year’s headline performers include Rock the ‘90s USA: The Official ‘90s Rock Tribute on Saturday, July 29 and Boy Band Review on Saturday, Aug. 5.  Both free shows…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 27, 2023

January 27, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 27, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Andrew Michael Desmarais, 35; stealing/retaining a financial transaction device, second degree retail fraud and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Jan. 24 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Jan. 25; probable cause hearing: Feb. 1; bail:…

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