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Paid Posting: Message from Beth Hand, candidate for Mason County Prosecutor

July 16, 2024

This is a paid posting. Paid for by Committee to Elect Beth Hand Prosecutor, PO Box 86, Custer, MI 49405. My name is Beth Hand, Republican candidate for Mason County Prosecuting Attorney and I am asking for your vote on August 6. I have been attempting to personally introduce myself to as many of you as possible by going door…

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PHOTO: Into the sunset

July 16, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger leaves into the sunset on Sunday evening, July 14. __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…

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Employment: Sanitation Supervisor

July 16, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Sanitation Supervisor Indian Summer is looking for an experienced sanitation supervisor to implement the company’s sanitation policies. As a supervisor, you will be responsible for developing sanitation protocols in line with state and federal safety regulations. You will also be required to conduct daily sanitation inspections and oversee staff training. Must have demonstrate strong leadership skills, detailed knowledge…

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Wietrzykowski captains the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

July 15, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Nathan Wietrzykowski has a deep passion for history, particularly maritime history and specifically the history of the local carferries. The 2019 Ludington High School graduate is in his second year as program manager for the Mason County Historical Society. As part of his duties, he is also director of the Port of Ludington Maritime…

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Fire destroys Meade Township house

July 15, 2024

MEADE TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a house at 5261 E. Hasenbank Rd. late Sunday evening. Firefighters were dispatched to the residence at 11:28 p.m. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams said the homeowner, Michael Pickard, was not home when the fire began. He said Pickard came home to discover the house engulfed in flames. “Because there isn’t good cell…

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