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Mason County’s pioneering French families: Chauvez and Courtot. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. It’s very likely that the most mis-pronounced road name in Mason County is Chauvez Road, which stretches from the lakeshore to nearly the eastern county line. While looking at…
Homeowner burned attempting to extinguish garage fire. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A homeowner received multiple burns while attempting to extinguish a fire in an unattached garage Saturday morning. The fire occurred at 6292 W. Russel St. Sheriff’s deputies, fire department first responders and EMS personnel tended to the male victim while firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The patient was transported…
Fire destroys Walhalla home. WALHALLA, Branch Township — Fire destroyed a home at 7079 E. Sandra Kay Rd. Friday afternoon. Firefighters were initially dispatched to the house, located between Campbell Road and Stephen Avenue, at 2:50 p.m. According to firefighters on scene, none of the home occupants were injured. Initial dispatch information stated there was fire in the walls. The…
Online CommUNITY Auction to begin March 1. SCOTTVILLE — The 26th annual Spring CommUNITY Auction will look a little different this year. As the COVID pandemic continues to mean no social gathering, this year’s event will be held online from March 1 through 6. The auction is a major fundraiser for the Mason County Central Educational Foundation and the Ludington…
CTE Month: Agriscience pheasants project. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — February is CTE (career and technical education) month. MCP/OCP recently visited the agriscience class located on the campus of West Shore Community College and interviewed Hart High…
