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Recent birth: Wyatt Robert Edward Knight

January 2, 2024

Recent births, posted Jan. 2, 2024 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following birth has been reported: Wyatt…

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Police news, posted Jan. 2, 2024

January 2, 2024

Police news, posted Jan. 2, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 2:47 p.m.: Two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 4:34 p.m.: Damaged vehicle/property, 6400 block of North Stiles…

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West Shore Family Support to hold daddy-daughter dance fundraiser

January 2, 2024

West Shore Family Support to hold daddy-daughter dance fundraiser LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support is hosting its annual daddy-daughter dance, Denim & Diamonds, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The evening will include dinner, photos, dancing, a glow party, and lots of other fun surprises. The event is a…

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Ludington Writers issues call for submissions, accepting scholarship applications

January 2, 2024

Ludington Writers issues call for submissions, accepting scholarship applications LUDINGTON — Ludington Writers has opened submissions for its publications: “Making Waves: A West Michigan Review” and “Beach Combings.” Both publications offer a platform to showcase diverse voices and perspectives of writers and artists. The “Making Waves: A West Michigan Review” submission period is  Jan. 1 to  April 30 with the theme of “feral…

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Obituary: Gail Gerbers, 80, of Ludington

January 2, 2024

Obituary: Gail Gerbers, 80, of Ludington Gail Meredith Gerbers, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Edwardsville, Ill., San Francisco, Cali., and Worcester, Mass., passed away peacefully on Saturday December 16, 2023. She was born in Worcester, MA on February 14, 1943, the daughter of John and Marguerite (Ludden) Hosmer. Gail was a graduate of Worcester Classical High School, class of 1961.…

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