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Obituary: Merretta McCormick, 89, of Fountain.

March 20, 2019

Obituary: Merretta McCormick, 89, of Fountain. Merretta McCormick, 89, of Fountain passed away on March 20, 2019 surrounded by her family.  Merretta was born on December 21, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Orel and Grace (Marcellus) Campbell and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1949.  On April 8, 1951 she married Gilford McCormick at her parents’ home, in the…

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Mason County Senior Meals: It’s more than a meal.

March 20, 2019

Mason County Senior Meals: It’s more than a meal. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Each week day, 150 homebound senior citizens around Mason County are provided a fresh cooked meal through the Mason County Senior Meals program. For over 30 years, the program has been administered by Mason County Central Public Schools Food Service. Meals are through legislation created…

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LHS freshman receives 4-H pre-college scholarship.

March 20, 2019

LHS freshman receives 4-H pre-college scholarship. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Ethan Funke, a Ludington High School freshman, is the recipient of a $2,000 Michigan 4-H Pre-College Scholarship, awarded through Michigan State University Extension and Mason County 4-H. Ethan is the son of Jeff and Cathie Funke of Summit Township. The scholarship is awarded every year to a group of youth in…

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Conservation District tree sale orders underway.

March 20, 2019

Conservation District tree sale orders underway. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Mason-Lake Conservation District is taking orders for its annual spring tree sale. The sale offers a variety of native and non-invasive species of trees and shrubs. Tree tubes, animal repellent and several other items are also available. Orders will be due by Friday, March 29. Pick-up is Friday, April 26 from…

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Public Notice: West Shore Educational Service District board candidates.

March 20, 2019

Public Notice: West Shore Educational Service District board candidates. Nominating petitions for positions on the West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education are available at the Mason County Clerk’s office, 304 East Ludington Avenue in Ludington- 231-843-8202.  Candidates seeking election to the board must file petitions or a $100.00 non-refundable filing fee and an Affidavit of Identity with the…

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