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Recent births, published Feb. 3, 2025

February 3, 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.  Reese Matthew Cracraft, the son of Rachel and Cory Cracraft of Scottville, was born on Friday, January 31, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births   __________________________________…

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Fire damages St. Mary’s Lake cottage

February 1, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a St. Mary’s Lake cottage on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Emergency personnel were dispatched to 6671 S. Lorne Dr. at 4:08 p.m. According to Riverton Fire Department Chief Joe Cooper, a homeowner from across the lake noticed thick black smoke coming from the roof of the unoccupied house. Cooper said…

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Sheriff to increase deputies’ presence in Scottville; to host coffee with sheriff

February 1, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m., Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will host Coffee with Sheriff Kim Cole at State and Main Coffee Shop, 101 S. Main St. He will discuss his plan for patrols in Scottville and will also share information relevant to the sheriff’s office around the county. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As the City…

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Saying goodbye to Fabian

January 31, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dozens of well-wishers attended an open house for retiring Mason County Administrator Fabian Knizacky Friday afternoon at the Mason County Airport terminal. Knizacky has been county administrator for 31 years. He was the first person to hold the position. Kaitlyn Szczypka, who has been deputy administrator for the past year will officially…

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Video: Lighthouse on ice

January 31, 2025

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — Ice breaks up around the North Breakwater Lighthouse on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. _____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…

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