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Lee and Joan Schoenherr give back to their community by seeding Community Foundation campaign

February 6, 2025

Submitted by the Community Foundation for Mason County LUDINGTON — Last week, the Community Foundation for Mason County launched the public phase of its Campaign for Mason County. The campaign, “Building a Stronger Community Together,” is a $5 million endowment initiative designed to triple the Foundation’s grant making capacity and address pressing community needs. The campaign, which began in 2023, and will…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Nathan Tyler Horacek, 21, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must attend alcohol highway safety education, cannot buy/have/use alcohol or controlled substances, subject to random PBTs, must attend victim’s impact…

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Conservation District to hold annual dinner Feb. 20

February 6, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP —  The Mason-Lake Conservation District will be hosting its annual dinner banquet from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 at Our Savior Lutheran Church,765 US 10-31.         Conversation district staff and partners will have booths to share information on recent projects and accomplishments and will be ready to help with any questions regarding…

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Obituary: Eugene ‘Gene’ Campbell, 86, of Ludington

February 6, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Jackson Campbell, a man of unshakable strength and unwavering love, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday February 5, 2025, walking peacefully into the arms of his Savior. Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend whose life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and an enduring sense of humor. Born on June…

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Recent births, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Beckham Ryan Claveau, the son of Becka and Ryan Claveau of Caledonia, formerly of Custer, was born on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Grandparents are Bret and Donelle McVicker of Custer, Toni Claveau of Scottville and Jeff Claveau…

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