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Employment: Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

June 25, 2026

West Shore Community College is seeking an experienced nursing professional to serve as Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. This position provides leadership and coordination for Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship programs, working closely with students, faculty, healthcare employers, clinical partners and workforce organizations to support program operations, student success, compliance, accreditation, clinical partnerships, recruitment and workforce development initiatives.…

MCC board approves contract for new superintendent, Jeff Tuka

June 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education ratified a two-year contract Monday, June 22, for incoming Superintendent Jeff Tuka that will pay him a higher base salary than retiring Superintendent Jeff Mount while largely maintaining the benefits associated with the district’s top administrative position. The contract takes effect July 1, 2026, and runs through…

Shelby State Bank adds four to lending, wealth advisory teams

June 24, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has added four professionals to its lending and wealth advisory teams, including a senior commercial lender, two mortgage lenders and a financial advisor associate. Kenneth Sommerdyke joined the bank as executive vice president and senior lender. He brings experience in commercial lending, customer relations and lending team development. Kevin Dooley joined the bank as a…

Cruise on the Princess of Manistee

June 24, 2026

Mason County Press is selling tickets for two adults (or four children ages 12 and under) for a regular cruise onboard the Princess of Manistee. To purchase the tickets, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. To learn more about the Princess, visit www.manisteeharbortours.com.

Obituary: Marjorie Jean Lokovich, 96, of Ludington

June 24, 2026

Marjorie Jean Lokovich, affectionately known as Marge, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the age of 96 in her hometown of Ludington. Born on March 19, 1930, in Ludington, Marge was the daughter of the late Eric and Anna (Grassa-Grundeman) Johnson. She graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1948. On May 26, 1951, she married William Edward…