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May 2, 2024

Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are now offering daily email briefings and news alerts as a subscription service. Accessing MasonCountyPress.com and OceanaCountyPress.com is free. But, our email service offers the convenience  of a daily recap of the news in your email inbox, plus alerts for breaking news. Daily Briefing emails also include subscriber-exclusive features. The cost for the…

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Obituary: Wilbur Verner Nelson, 96, of Ludington

May 2, 2024

Wilbur Verner Nelson, 96, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Wilbur (Will) was born September 19, 1927, at the family home on North Victory Corner Road in Victory Township, the second child of Verner J. and Olga K.P. (Hansen) Nelson. Wilbur was baptized June 9, 1935 with his sister Elsie and later confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church…

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WSCC to hold commencement Saturday

May 2, 2024

WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will hold its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the college’s Center Stage Theater. Over 150 students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates. Speakers for the event will be Scott…

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Lake Jump raises over $34,000 for LPD K-9

May 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — The 25th Ludington Lake Jump, held last Saturday, April 27, raised $34,116.62 for the Friends of Ludington Police K-9. The Lake Jump took place at Stearns Park where people took pledged donations in exchange for jumping into Lake Michigan. “The Lake Jump was a great event with great energy,” said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “The funds raised…

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Police news, posted May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity has been reported by Ludington Police Department: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – 7:35 p.m.: A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 400 block of East Danaher Street on a failure to appear in court warrant from Manistee County. 8:42 p.m.:…

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