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Conservation District holding native wildflower sale

August 2, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold a native plant sale, giving homeowners an opportunity to buy perennial, native wildflowers and grasses that can be used in ornamental gardens or natural areas to add beauty and biodiversity.        Native plants provide healthier, more nutrient-rich food sources and suitable nesting habitat for wildlife such as birds and small…

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Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 14

August 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round of mini golf. At each mini golf hole…

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Recent death: Lawrence “Bob” Robert Shalosky, 94, of Ludington

August 2, 2024

Lawrence “Bob” Robert Shalosky, 94, of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Fremont. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…

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Free Dementia Support Program to begin Aug. 8 at Ludington, Scottville senior centers

August 2, 2024

A free Dementia Support Program from the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan will be introduced at meetings Thursday, August 8 at both the Ludington Senior Center and the Scottville Area Senior Center. The information will be shared at the regular monthly Alzheimer’s support group meetings at the two centers. The support group at the Scottville center meets at 11 a.m. while…

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Employment: Teacher positions, Pentwater Public Schools

August 2, 2024

Employment: Teacher positions, Pentwater Public Schools Full-Time Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher (K-6th) Full-Time Secondary Math/Science Teacher (7th-12th) Qualifications:  Appropriate Michigan certification and licensure for both positions; will accept a math only endorsement for the secondary math/science position Duties to begin:  Fall of the 2024/2025 school year Application process:  Send letter of interest, resume and credentials to Craig Barter, Superintendent,…

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