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Recent death: Stanley Adam Masunas Jr., 80, of Irons

June 12, 2026

  Stanley Adam Masunas Jr., 80, of Irons, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News…

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Public Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

June 12, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Notice is hereby given that on or about June 24, 2026, Mason County will request the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the Mason County Home Repair…

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New tanker marks shift in OxyChem shipping operations

June 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Mason County Press LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime arrived in the Port of Ludington again Thursday. The ship has become a frequent visitor here and is expected to make several more visits this shipping season. Its presence marks the beginning of a new chapter in the maritime transportation network that has supported OxyChem’s calcium chloride operation for…

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Foundations fund expansion of elementary esports across Mason, Lake and Oceana counties

June 11, 2026

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, Mason County — A regional partnership among three community foundations will fund the expansion of elementary esports programs to public schools throughout Mason, Lake and Oceana counties beginning in the 2026-27 school year. MiSTEM Network…

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MCE’s Shoup testifies at House hearing backing school zone safety bill

June 11, 2026

LANSING — Mason County Eastern Superintendent Paul Shoup and State Rep. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, testified before the Michigan House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week in support of legislation that would give local school leaders greater flexibility to protect students traveling to and from campus throughout the school day. Under current law, reduced school zone speed limits generally are enforced…

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