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A love for family and community becomes a lasting gift from the Reed family

July 30, 2025

Story by Tara Autrey, Community Foundation for Mason County LUDINGTON — True to their family roots, two remarkable couples, Todd and Debbie Reed and Budde and Sheryl Reed, have demonstrated their love for their community while honoring their parents. Together, the two families created an unrestricted fund at the Community Foundation for Mason County. The Milan and Dorothy Reed Community…

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Obituary: Terry Lee Simons, 73, of Ludington

July 30, 2025

Terry Lee Simons, 73, of Ludington, went to his heavenly home with Jesus on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Terry was born on Christmas day, 1951, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to William and Nona (Closson) Simons and raised in Barryton, Michigan with his younger brothers Dale, Rick, Ron, Bruce, Billy, and sister, Tina.  He grew up hunting with his dad and…

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Employment: Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher

July 30, 2025

Employment: Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring an Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #626 Application deadline: Aug. 13, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.

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Did Ernest Hemingway spend the night in Scottville?

July 30, 2025

Did Ernest Hemingway spend the night in Scottville? Find out on Rob Alway’s latest Great Lakes History Log podcast: Click here.    Be sure to subscribe to the Great Lakes History Log here. Presented by: Filer Credit Union features offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, 800-595-6630, www.filercu.com The Mason County Historical Society is a non-profit charitable organization that was founded…

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Manistee Harbor Tours holding Family Day Cruise on Friday

July 29, 2025

MANISTEE — Manistee Harbor Tours will hold a Friday Family Day Cruise on Aug. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. The 65-foot-long Princess will leave its berth along the Manistee River in downtown Manistee and travel along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The boat’s bar will be serving Shirley Temples along with other non-alcoholic drinks (and some adult beverages for the…

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