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Obituary: Elaine Frances Paul, 78, of Scottville

February 25, 2025

Elaine Frances Paul (née Moran), 78, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Scottville. Born on June 22, 1946, in Detroit, Elaine spent much of her life in the Ludington and Scottville area, where she cherished Michigan’s natural beauty. She especially loved its beaches and state parks, often saying she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Elaine attended Mason County…

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WSCC to present Humankind program at Scottville library

February 25, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will host the event “Better together! How intergenerational programs can increase social connectedness and combat loneliness” on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Mason County District Library Scottville branch at 5:30 p.m. The event is free to attend…

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Recent death: William Clarence Wheaton, 65, of Ludington

February 25, 2025

William Clarence Wheaton, 65, of Ludington, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born June 8, 1959, in Ludington, the son of Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton. A celebration of William’s life will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a time to share memories at 4 p.m., at Beacon Cremation…

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Recent births, published Feb. 25, 2025

February 25, 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.  Hudson James See, the son of Savana Bloom and Roger See, Jr. of Idlewild, was born on Friday, February 21, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…

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Reader wants to impeach President

February 25, 2025

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor: I sent the letter…

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