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New county deputy administrator settling in to job

February 16, 2024

New county deputy administrator settling in to job By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County’s government is in the process of a historic change. After 30 years, the county is in the process of transitioning to a new administrator. On Jan. 2, Kaitlyn Szczypka began her role as deputy administrator with the expectation that she will become…

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LHS band students rank high in recent competitions

February 16, 2024

LHS band students rank high in recent competitions LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble recently earned top awards in the Central Michigan University Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Jazz Weekend. The ensemble earned Most Outstanding Band, Most Outstanding Rhythm Section, and Most Outstanding Drummer for Quinn Merchant in the class B division. The Jazz Ensemble includes students from Ludington…

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Tennessee man arraigned after attempt to enroll as MCC student

February 15, 2024

Tennessee man arraigned after attempt to enroll as MCC student SCOTTVILLE —A 21-year-old Fort Campbell, Tennessee man was arraigned Thursday, Feb. 15, in 79th District Court on four counts related to his attempt to enroll himself as a student at Mason County Central High School after meeting an MCC student online. Kevin Gerald Flick has been charged with child sexually…

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Support local news for $10 a month

February 15, 2024

Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of our advertisers. Traditional newspaper models require subscriptions or purchase of an individual newspaper in order to see their product. We do not, and will not, require our readers to pay…

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United Way fundraising campaign falling short of goal

February 15, 2024

United Way fundraising campaign falling short of goal LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is currently short of its 2023/2024 fundraising campaign goal. “So far, we expect our 2023 fundraiser to be falling short of our campaign goal,” said Alex Richert, campaign co-chair. “I encourage everyone in our community to consider giving to the campaign. 98% of every donation will…

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