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County board may consider proposal to increase senior services

December 1, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A proposal is being brought to the Mason County Board of Commissioners to expand the county’s senior services department. The commissions’ Finance, Personnel, and Rules Committee will review the proposal by Mason County Senior Services Coordinator when it meets Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Mason County Courthouse. The proposal addresses a…

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Mason County Mutts raising funds for stockings

December 1, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Mutts is currently raising funds for its annual stocking project. For the past 10 years, the locally-based charitable non-profit organization purchases stockings for the dogs and cats housed at the Mason County Animal Control shelter. The stockings, hung in the shelter’s lobby, are filled with animal-friendly treats, toys, and blankets. When an animal gets…

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Mason-Lake Conservation District seeks board candidates

December 1, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking candidates for its board of directors. The district’s board of directors consists of locally-elected individuals, charged with oversight of the operations of the district, strategic planning and ensuring the long-term viability of the district. Directors also often volunteer at events put on by the conservation district throughout the year. Some of these…

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WSCC presents ‘Healing through Story and the Science of Sharing’ Thursday

December 1, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College’s HumanKind Series will present “Healing through Story and the Science of Sharing” on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The free program invites community members to explore…

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Obituary: Katie (Murphy) Copenhaver, 44, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington

December 1, 2025

Katie Lynn (Murphy) Copenhaver, 44, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. November 27, 2025, due to complications from blood clots following a recent foot surgery. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who loved her. Born on April 23, 1981, in Ludington, Katie was the first daughter of Thomas and Beverly Murphy.…

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