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Goodrich appointed Rural Fire Authority administrator

September 25, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Dale Goodrich has been hired as the new administrator of the Mason County Rural Fire Authority. Goodrich, a retired Michigan State Police trooper, previously served as chairman of the fire authority’s board. He has served for seven years as the representative of Grant, Free Soil, Meade and Victory townships, and the Village of Free…

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News alert: Vehicle crash, US 10

September 25, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (10:20 a.m.) — Report of a vehicle crash in the 4900 block of West US 10 between Meyers Road and Pere Marquette Highway. The west bound lane of US 10 is currently blocked. _________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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WSCC hosting early childhood summit

September 25, 2024

WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host Early Childhood Summit 2024 on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Center Stage Theater located in the college’s Arts & Sciences Building. The two day event will bring together educators, caregivers, and advocates…

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Taste of Honey event is Oct. 12

September 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Scottville Beekeepers will present The Taste of Honey event on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St. The event is open to the public and includes informational sessions with local beekeepers along with sales of bee supplies and demonstrations. The event will also include a Queen Bee…

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Obituary: Nestor Fonseca-Vazquez, 45

September 25, 2024

Nestor Fonseca-Vazquez, 45, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Manistee.  He was born February 26, 1979, in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, the son of Agustin and Reyna (Vazquez) Fonseca. Nestor was currently employed at Sanders Meats, in Custer, where he had been working for over 20 years.  He was a beloved husband, stepfather and brother, who loved spending time with his…

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