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Scottville man arrested for fifth OWI offense

May 3, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Scottville man was arrested for the fifth time for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after he allegedly drove his vehicle off the road and struck a mailbox. The incident was reported at 9:47 p.m. Thursday, May 2 and occurred…

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Employment: Baldwin Community Schools

May 3, 2024

Employment: Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin Community Schools has the following employment opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SECONDARY PARAPROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY  PARAPROFESSIONAL PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY TEACHER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER SECONDARY MATH TEACHER SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER SECONDARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER SECONDARY ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Apply at www.baldwin.k12.mi.us EOE This is a paid…

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1898 triple murder/suicide among Mason County’s most brutal crimes

May 2, 2024

This article is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Ron Chappel is a fifth generation resident of Free Soil Township. He and his wife, Thelma, live right on Michigan Street, the main street, in the village of Free Soil. His family has made a mark…

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Petunia Parade seeks volunteers

May 2, 2024

Planting day is May 18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade is looking for volunteers to help with the planting and maintenance of the project’s 32,000 flowers that line Ludington Avenue, along with portions of Loomis and Ferry streets. Volunteers can help on planting day, Saturday, May 18, or anytime throughout the summer.  The Petunia Parade…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Thomas Dwight Fay, 35, pleaded no contest on May 1 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail and $250 in fines/costs. -Jasper Dale Gibson-Lovellette, 27, pleaded guilty on April 29 to possession of marijuana and…

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