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Senior millage renewal on August ballot

June 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Mason County voters go to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, they will be asked to vote on a millage renewal to support senior citizens. The rate, not to exceed .2979 mill, will generate about $739,783 annually for six years. A mill is calculated as $0.2979 on each $1,000 of taxable…

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Employment: Mechatronics Paraprofessional, Career & Technical Education

June 27, 2024

Employment: Mechatronics Paraprofessional, Career & Technical Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Mechatronics Paraprofessional- CTE. High School diploma and two years experience working with machine tools and/or CNC mills/lathes required.  To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD,…

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Oakes appointed interim Ludington city manager

June 26, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jeanne Oakes has been appointed by City Council to serve as interim city manager following the resignation of Mitch Foster. Oakes had been serving as the third ward councilor. Oakes has a bachelor’s degree with a major in education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in education leadership from Western Michigan University.…

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Reward offered for arrest of beach concession vandals

June 26, 2024

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is offering a $500 reward for information that directly leads to an arrest in connection to vandalism that occurred at the north concession stand at Stearns Park sometime last night. The police department reports that someone drew over several walls on the stand, including obscenities. “The City of Ludington DPW team is working diligently to…

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Ludington man injured in Oceana Co. SUV vs. truck crash

June 26, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 28-year-old Ludington man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby following an SUV vs. truck crash on Deer Road near 40th Avenue Monday, June 24, shortly after 3 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The Ludington man who was driving a 2020 Ford Expedition SUV…

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