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Town hall meeting to address US 10 speed in Custer moved to school

February 25, 2025

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The town hall meeting to discuss the US 10 speed limit in the village has been moved to the Mason County Eastern cafeteria. The meeting, which is the regular monthly meeting of the Village Council, is Monday, March 3. A budget meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. followed by the town hall meeting…

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Amber Township considering increasing LMTA contribution

February 25, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees may consider increasing the township’s contribution to Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) in order to continue service and lower per-rider costs along the US 10 corridor. Since April 2022, Amber Township has contributed $10,000 a year to allow public transportation to businesses between the Pere Marquette Township…

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Obituary: Elaine Frances Paul, 78, of Scottville

February 25, 2025

Elaine Frances Paul (née Moran), 78, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Scottville. Born on June 22, 1946, in Detroit, Elaine spent much of her life in the Ludington and Scottville area, where she cherished Michigan’s natural beauty. She especially loved its beaches and state parks, often saying she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Elaine attended Mason County…

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WSCC to present Humankind program at Scottville library

February 25, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will host the event “Better together! How intergenerational programs can increase social connectedness and combat loneliness” on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Mason County District Library Scottville branch at 5:30 p.m. The event is free to attend…

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Recent death: William Clarence Wheaton, 65, of Ludington

February 25, 2025

William Clarence Wheaton, 65, of Ludington, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born June 8, 1959, in Ludington, the son of Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton. A celebration of William’s life will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a time to share memories at 4 p.m., at Beacon Cremation…

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