Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 18, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years.…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Central voters face some serious choices at the ballot box on Nov. 5 when it comes to deciding who will be on the Board of Education. One of the candidates, Nicole Birkett, is an employee of the union that represents the school district’s teaching staff. I am sure her intentions are positive but…
Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born February 4, 1950, in Ludington, the son Jarvis and Lois (Finley) Cooper. Frederick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frederick worked for Metalworks, Inc. in Ludington for over 30 years until his retirement in 2008. He loved his…
Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Representative The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is seeking a person who will serve on its Board representing the townships of Free Soil, Grant, Meade, and Victory and the Village of Free Soil. The two-year position will begin at the earliest time. Must reside in one of the municipalities listed above. Interested persons…
Bruce Edward Wright, 76, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 17. 2024, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born April 2, 1938, in Ludington, the son of George and Veda (Greensides) Wright. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1963. In 2003 Bruce retired from Strait Steel and Wire in Ludington where he had been employed for…
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