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Radio controlled Summer Fun Fly is July 27

July 10, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks Radio Controlled (RC) Club will hold its fourth Summer Fun Fly event Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hull Field, 5960 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Sunday, July 28, same times. The free event…

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Death Notice: Maribeth Jane Nettleman, 79, of Bradenton Fla. and Ludington

July 10, 2024

Maribeth Jane Nettleman, 79, of Bradenton Fla. and Ludington, passed away on April 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…

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Obituary: Peter Paul Mazurek, 70

July 10, 2024

Peter Paul Mazurek, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.  Pete was born on November 10, 1953, in Ludington, the son of Felix and Maxine (Renwick) Monchunski. He was adopted by his parents, Samuel and Carolyn (Monchunski) Mazurek in 1956. Pete attended St. Mary’s School and Mason County Central Schools and completed his education at…

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ESD dedicates new playground in honor of Jim Dittmer

July 9, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District opened its new playground Tuesday at its main campus at 2130 W. US 10-31. The playground was dedicated to long-time board of education member James…

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Man dies following water emergency at state park

July 9, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon following a water emergency at the mouth of the Big Sable River at the Ludington State Park. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:49 p.m. for a report of a person struggling in the water. “Several persons entered…

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