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Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The 630-foot long MV Manitowoc arrived in Manistee today, the first freighter of the new shipping season. It is docked in Filer City and appears to be delivering coal. The River Class vessel is owned by Rand Logistics and operated under its subsidiary Grand River Navigation Company. The self-unloading vessel was built in…
John Blaine Hulick, 72, of Lebanon, Tenn., formerly of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Betty Hulick; sister, Claudia Bursch; daughter, Deborah Cottle and grandson, Evan Hulick. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna (Dearwester) Hulick; children, Tracey (Jim)…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) programs at local school districts and learning centers are now accepting applications for fall enrollment. The programs are at Hart Public School District, Walkerville Public School District, Shelby Public School District, Pentwater Public School District,…
SCOTTVILLE — A small garden in the backyard or in containers on a patio can yield a great quantity of fresh vegetables while giving low-income families some control over what they are consuming and allowing food budgets to stretch much farther. FiveCAP, Inc. will hold its annual garden workshop for Mason County residents on Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m.…
Jerry Lee Brown, born on November 23, 1958, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Branch. He was lovingly cared for by his niece and caregiver, Tina Collet, who remained by his side until his passing. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Jerry was raised from infancy in Walla Walla, Washington, by his parents, Hershel and Rosetta Brown. Jerry was…
