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Obituary: Cory Dean Kuipers, 41, of Ludington

January 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Cory Dean Kuipers, age 41, who left this earth way too soon on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was a loving son, brother and friend. Cory was a 2001 graduate of West Ottawa High School in Holland and attended Lake Superior State University in Sault St. Marie, Mich. He…

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Recent death: Lily Ann Ledesma, 64, of Ludington

January 28, 2025

Lily Ann Ledesma, 64, of Ludington, died on Monday, January 27, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.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 Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools   Gateway to Success Academy Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center West Shore Educational Service District with the exception of CTE. Other Free Soil Area Senior Center Mason County Senior Meals on Wheels Scottville Area Senior Center ____________________________ Please Support…

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Employment: Custodial/Maintenance – Part-Time

January 28, 2025

Employment: Custodial/Maintenance – Part-Time Part-time custodial and light maintenance position at St. Joseph and St. Vincent churches, located in Weare Township (Hart) and Pentwater. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have general knowledge of and ability to perform light maintenance tasks and custodial duties and attention to detail. Must be on call periodically. Starting…

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County schools nearing end of allowable snow days

January 27, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press.  Mason County secondary and elementary schools are closed again today due to the weather. Higher winds that began Sunday afternoon caused snow to drift on many north-south county roads. Last week, weather shut down the schools Monday…

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