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As students return to school, sheriff reminds motorists to watch for kids, buses

September 2, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Tuesday is the first day back to classes for the majority of secondary and elementary schools in the area. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is reminding motorists to be mindful of pedestrians and bicyclists and also to…

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Exploring the Nagonaba Trail near Northport

September 2, 2024

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer LEELANAU COUNTY — Northport, nearly at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula (northwest of Traverse City and sometimes called Michigan’s little finger), is a village most known as a scenic, event, and shopping destination for tourists.  Various festivals throughout the summer attract participants to drive out of their way to attend such things as a…

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Video: Last evening crossing of 2024

September 1, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger left Ludington at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 for its last 2024 evening crossing to Manitowoc. The ship will continue daily crossings to Manitowoc, leaving at 9 a.m., until Oct. 6.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Recent death: Vicky Lynn Savich, 64, of Ludington

September 1, 2024

Vicky Lynn Savich, 64, of Ludington, died on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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House of Flavors Inc. nourishes its team and community with mission

August 31, 2024

By Tara Autrey, Community Outreach Specialist, Community Foundation for Mason County. LUDINGTON — “It’s bigger than ice cream.” That’s what Sarah Holmes wants the community to know about House of Flavors, Inc., a company that has grown from a small family dairy into Michigan’s largest ice cream maker. This year alone, House of Flavors Inc. (also known as House of…

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