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Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw prepares for Christmas Ship mission

November 20, 2012
Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw prepares for Christmas Ship mission

Editor’s note: While the majority of news on this site is limited to events happening or affecting Mason County, we thought because of Ludington’s strong connection with the Coast Guard this would make a nice exception. Besides, if you look off the shore next week you might see the Mackinaw go by, that’s good enough for us.  CHEBOYGAN – The crew of…

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Obit: Sharon Marsha Young, 66, of Ludington

November 20, 2012
Obit: Sharon Marsha Young, 66, of Ludington

Sharon Marsha Young age 66, of Ludington, joined the lord on November 17, 2012. She was born February 20, 1946. She graduated from Mason County Central School in 1964 and went on to graduate with a Bachelors of Science Degree from Eastern Michigan University in educating the hearing impaired. In 1987, Sharon earned her Masters of Science from Grand Valley…

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Former coach’s case now in hands of prosecutor

November 19, 2012
Former coach’s case now in hands of prosecutor

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has turned over its investigation of a former Mason County Central coach to the prosecutor’s office. Mason County Press first posted this story on Oct. 18 when it received inquiries from several MCC parents. Shortly after posting, we learned the name of the coach, but chose not to release that name unless charges are filed.…

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Saying goodbye to one of Oceana’s bravest

November 18, 2012
Saying goodbye to one of Oceana’s bravest

WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — Dozens of local emergency services personnel paid tribute to Capt. John Thomas Sayles of the Pentwater Fire Dept. Sunday afternoon. The 38-year-old died Wednesday, Nov. 14, as a result of an aortic aneurysm. He is survived by his wife, Melanie, and their three daughters Mercedy, Marissa and Mandi. John was a captain and medical first…

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West Shore Bank teams with local grocers for Spirit of Giving

November 18, 2012

LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s fourth year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase of…

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