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Obituary: John ‘Jack’ David Courtland, 97, of Muskegon

March 18, 2026

John “Jack” David Courtland, 97, of Muskegon, formerly of Mason County, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1928, in Scottville, the seventh child of nine to the late Ernest and Lettie (Gulembo) Courtland. His younger years were spent in Mason County where he helped work on the family farm taking care of cattle and…

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History Talk to explore Mason County school consolidation

March 17, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The 20th century brought major changes to education in the United States, and Mason County was no exception. At the beginning of the century, Mason County had 69 public school districts. By the late 1960s, that number had been reduced to four and eventually to three today. On Thursday, March 19, Rob Alway will discuss the history of…

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WSCC board of trustees meeting rescheduled to March 23

March 17, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The regular meeting of the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees scheduled for Monday, March 16 has been rescheduled for Monday, March 23. The regularly scheduled meeting was postponed due to weather. The Board of Trustees will consider a new tuition policy for Michigan public institutions, review financial reports and vote on a long-term lease with…

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Bluegrass band to perform at WSCC Saturday

March 17, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band (J2B2) will take the stage at WSCC’s Center Stage Theater on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Renowned guitarist and multi-instrumentalist John Jorgenson brings a distinguished career spanning decades and genres to the bluegrass ensemble.…

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Obituary: Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington

March 17, 2026

Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Ray was born on August28, 1932, in Chicago, to Stanley and Eva Galinski. He and his siblings were raised in the house on a hill on South Washington Avenue in Ludington. After graduating from Ludington High School, Ray attended and was a graduate of Western Michigan University.…

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