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Obituary: Richard Dale Shereda, 72, of Free Soil

September 3, 2025

Richard Dale Shereda, 72, of Free Soil passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Rich was born on May 24, 1953 in Ludington, the son of Robert J. and Lois (Eskildsen) Shereda and graduated from Free Soil High School. Rich worked hard for many years before settling into retirement in Free Soil where he was able to pursue his love…

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MCE to host back to school community event

September 3, 2025

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will host a back to school open house on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  The public is invited to the event to tour the schools, meet staff, participate in activities and an ice cream social. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…

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Obituary: Frederick Eugene Thomas, 79, of Scottville

September 3, 2025

Frederick Eugene Thomas, born January 13, 1946, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Gene, as he was affectionately called by many family and friends, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged as a Specialist in 1967. Gene was employed by Dow Chemical, working as a heavy equipment operator. He…

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Employment: Accounting Specialist, United Way of Mason County

September 3, 2025

This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 19, 2025

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Police news, published Sept. 2, 2025

September 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 – 7:35 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road east of Tuttle Road, Free Soil Township. – 1 p.m., MCSO: Two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US…

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