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Recent births, posted Jan. 25, 2023

January 25, 2023

Recent births, posted Jan. 25, 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 births have been reported: Mason…

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Election board approves one recall petition against PM treasurer

January 24, 2023

Election board approves one recall petition against PM treasurer By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission denied the language of three recall petitions and approved one for an attempt to recall two Pere Marquette Township officials. The commission met on Friday, Jan. 20 to consider whether the assertions in the petitions were stated clearly and factually.…

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Driver seriously injured following crash on US 31 bypass

January 24, 2023

Driver seriously injured following crash on US 31 bypass AMBER TOWNSHIP — The driver of a pickup truck sustained serious injuries following a two vehicle crash on the US 31 bypass near Scottville this morning.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were called to the scene, north of US 10, at 7:22 a.m. The crash resulted after…

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West Michigan Symphony flutist mentors MCC elementary students

January 24, 2023

West Michigan Symphony flutist mentors MCC elementary students Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.   SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary music teacher, April Keith, is utilizing new technologies to connect her students with local flutist, Jill Brown, principal flute player for the West Michigan Symphony, through a virtual…

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Emergency home repair loans available 

January 24, 2023

Emergency home repair loans available  SCOTTVILLE — Home repair loans are available through the Mason County Emergency Repair Program, a deferred payment loan to eligible homeowners to make needed repairs to their homes. The program goal is to improve houses of low to medium income through a zero (0) percent interest deferred loan.  It is a service provided by the…

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