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School bus safety PSA featuring NASCAR driver originated locally

September 23, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — A new school bus safety campaign has its origins at the West Shore Educational Service District. A public service announcement video featuring NASCAR driver Ryan Preece will talk about the…

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Lakeshore Food Club to host Harvesting Hope gala Oct. 2

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual Harvesting Hope gala on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake House, 704 Maritime Dr. The event will include a farm-to-table dinner, opportunities to give, and networking. “Harvesting Hope is our night to stand together as a community, united by one powerful belief: that food is a…

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United Way campaign to kick off with concert

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County will kick off its 2025/2026 fundraising campaign on Thursday, Sept. 25 with a free community concert. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. behind Jamesport Brewing Company in Ludington, will feature the band Groovix Cube, and is open to all members of the community. The campaign will be co-chaired by…

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Recent death: Deborah Jean Dyer, 72, of Ludington

September 23, 2025

  Deborah Jean Dyer, 72, of Ludington, died on Sunday September 21, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support…

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Historic carferry photos donated to Mason County Historical Society

September 22, 2025

This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Part of my duties as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mason County Historical Society is to serve as chairman of the society’s collections committee. This committee helps manage the 150,000-plus artifacts that…

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