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MSU Extension hires new water use efficiency educator

November 19, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Brendan Kelley was recently hired as an agriculture water use efficiency educator for Michigan State University Extension. Kelley recently graduated from Michigan State with a master’s degree in bio systems  and agricultural engineering, focusing on optimizing irrigation practices to enhance water use efficiency in corn and soybeans. His research experience spans soil moisture  monitoring,  nutrient  leaching,  and…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Rd.

November 19, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP, 12:31 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Road. Two people were transported by Life EMS to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post.  

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Historical Society annual meeting will include special announcements

November 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold it its 87th annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at the Mason County Historical Society’s downtown Ludington center, 130 E. Ludington Ave. beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will include a special announcement of recent decisions made by the Board of Directors. It will also include guest speaker Thom Hawley,…

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Library to offer Remote Tech Help at Hamlin Twp. Hall

November 19, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County District Library will host the first of a series of Remote Tech Help sessions on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Dr. Library staff will be on hand to answer technology questions and help people with their devices. Mason County residents will also be able…

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Obituary: Greg Erickson, 71, of Ludington

November 19, 2024

Greg Russell Erickson, 71, of Ludington, passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Greg was born on February 17, 1953, the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Duplessis) Erickson. He was a student at Ludington Area Catholic School, and a graduate of Ludington High School in 1972. He attended college at West Shore…

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