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MCP: Our 9th year; part of a long tradition. 

January 12, 2021

MCP: Our 9th year; part of a long tradition.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I recently acquired the April 19, 1972 edition of the Mason County Press (thank you Karen Clark!). The lead story was about a tornado that struck Riverton Township. Richard Dancz, the editor and publisher, wrote several stories in that edition, telling about how residents along Hawley Road,…

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Teacher Spotlight: ESD occupational therapist Becky Vaara.

January 12, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: ESD occupational therapist Becky Vaara. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  HART – Knowing that educational system expects so much of students as soon as they enter school, West Shore Educational Service District, occupational…

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Obituary: Wilma Allen, 86, of Scottville. 

January 12, 2021

Obituary: Wilma Allen, 86, of Scottville.  Wilma D Allen, 86, of Scottville passed away peacefully Sunday January 10, 2021. Wilma was born May 12, 1934 in Jackson  where she met and married James Allen. He preceded her in death January 30, 2008.  They moved to Ludington in 1972 where they raised their four children. Wilma could always be found at…

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Department of Treasury warns of scam.

January 12, 2021

Department of Treasury warns of scam. The Michigan Department of Treasury advised in a news release that it is getting reports of scam letters being sent in the past week to Michigan residents through the U.S. Postal Service. The letters warn people they have an overdue tax bill with the state and need to call a toll-free number immediately to…

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Home invasion suspect arraigned. 

January 11, 2021

Home invasion suspect arraigned.  Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.  LUDINGTON — Jason Timothy Varnes, 39, 1719 E. Maggie Road, Branch Township, was arraigned Monday in 79th District Court on felony charges of home invasion, second degree and misdemeanor charges of larceny of $20 or more but less than $1,000. Varnes was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies…

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