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Ludington Rite Aid to close

June 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — Rite Aid, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, has recently announced that it will close 12 more Michigan stores, including the Ludington location, as the company seeks to exit federal bankruptcy protection. A document filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey on Monday did not state when the stores will close or what will happen to…

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Lessons in flight

June 19, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — This week students entering grades four through 12 have been learning about aviation during a Summer Aviation Camp being held at Mason County Airport. This is the second year the…

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More input wanted for community center survey

June 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has been in the process of conducted a survey asking county residents about the potential development of a multigenerational community center. While the Foundation has met a measurable goal of 5 percent response, more input is wanted. “The survey aimed to gather input from 5% of Mason County residents, which was recommended…

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Library to host tie-dye making

June 19, 2024

The Mason County District Library will hold tie-dye t-shirt making programs next week at both libraries: Monday, June 24 at the Ludington library and Wednesday, June 26 at the Scottville library, beginning at 1 p.m. each day. Participants can bring their own item to tie-dye or may purchase a shirt from the library, while supplies last, for $5 each. The…

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Obituary: Marilyn Grace Johnson, 96, of Ludington

June 19, 2024

Marilyn Grace Johnson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Wesley S. and Grace H. (Gordon) Hawley. She was a graduate of Ludington High School. Later, she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Harding University, something she was very proud of. She was…

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