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MCC improvement projects likely to begin next summer

November 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters approved a bond renewal of 2.15 mills, which will generate $23,357,000 for much needed updates to the school’s aging buildings, roadways and equipment. The bonds will be sought in two series. The first series of bonds, approximately $8 million, will be sold beginning in January 2026. The second series…

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Volunteer Scottville crossing guards honored

November 6, 2025

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Three Summit Technical Center criminal justice students were honored today for their volunteerism during the recent traffic detour through Scottville. The three students are all students of Mason County Central High School and include Landon…

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Boat blog: The G.L. Ostrander/Integrity unloads aggregate in Muskegon

November 6, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10, Ludington; safeharborcu.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The A.T.B. G.L. Ostrander/Integrity unloaded aggregate at the Muskegon Lafarge, 1047 7th St., along Muskegon Lake Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. The articulated tug barge is operated by Andrie, Inc. of Muskegon for Amrize (formerly Holcim U.S.)…

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Community foundation, Youth Advisory Council award grants

November 5, 2025

LUDINGTON —The Community Foundation for Mason County and its Youth Advisory Council (YAC) recently awarded more than $65,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. The Community Foundation for Mason County had $48,129 available during its fall competitive grant cycle to support projects that align with strategic goals of education, community and economic development, and recreation. Co-investments from the Robert R. & Joan Hasenbank…

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LHS to present two one-act plays Nov. 13-16

November 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will present two one-act plays later this month. The plays include “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “In the Forests of the Night” by Del Martin. “I’ve never done one-acts at the high school before and really wanted to give the students an opportunity to experience a different genre of theatre,” said…

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