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Obituary: Curtis Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington

January 14, 2025

Curtis Lon Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Curt was born in Hart, on July 16, 1948, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Cluchey) Griffis. He attended Hart High School but later went on to earn his GED. He attended West Shore Community College, and took a few classes he found enjoyment…

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Book walk to be held with state park lantern hike

January 13, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake-Oceana Great Start Collaborative will present a book walk on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ludington State Park. The book walk is being held in conjunction with the lantern-lit hike…

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Robotics teams raise money for practice facility

January 13, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Jan. 4, during the high school FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition held at West Shore Community College, representatives of robotics teams from Ludington High School, Hart High School and Mason…

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Local Dems to commemorate MLK Day by supporting “Cares” boxes

January 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Michigan Democratic Party will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, by collecting items for the “Cares” community boxes. Representatives will be at the Ludington Cares box located at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. (box is located on…

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FiveCAP holding Walk for Warmth fundraiser

January 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — FiveCAP will hold a Walk for Warmth fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8. Proceeds raised a the event will help raise money to help with winter-time utility bills of those in need. Walk for Warmth will take place in Mason, Lake, Manistee and Newaygo counties. In Mason County, the approximately two-mile walk will begin at Community Church, 109 N.…

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