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Corewell Health’s Win with Wellness has served local children for 10 years

December 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness Fit Club has been serving schools in Mason and Oceana counties for the last 10 years. The purpose of the program is to encourage healthy lifestyle habits for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The program was started in 2014 by physician assistant Kathy Grierson who had a passion for helping…

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Video: United Way Festival of Trees concludes Sunday

December 13, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second annual Festival of Trees at Stix Bar will conclude on Sunday, Dec. 15. The event is a fundraiser for United Way of Mason County. Each decorated tree is sponsored by a local business, group or organization. Supporters vote for their favorite tree by paying for votes. While many of the…

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WSCC students bring holiday cheer

December 13, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College nursing student Megan Case launched a heartfelt initiative to spread holiday joy to the residents of a local assisted living facility, creating over 120 unique handmade Christmas cards to deliver personal cheer during the holiday season. “During…

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Libraries announce kids activities during winter break

December 13, 2024

The Mason County District Library will hold Creative Kids activities for children during winter break. Creative Kids will take place on Monday, Dec. 23; Thursday, Dec. 26, Friday, Dec. 27, Monday, Dec. 30, Thursday, Jan. 2, and Friday, Jan. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at both libraries: Scottville, 204 E. State St.; Ludington, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The Libraries will…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 13, 2024

December 13, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Howard Mark Larson, 39; second-degree home invasion, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Dec. 7 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Dec. 9; preliminary hearing: Dec. 30;…

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