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Recent births, posted Dec. 29, 2023

December 29, 2023

Recent births, posted Dec. 29, 2023 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 births have been reported: Malloree…

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VIDEO: Reflections of Gooseneck Lake

December 28, 2023

VIDEO: Reflections of Gooseneck Lake Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Typically, images of one of Mason County’s inland lakes taken at the end of December would include lots of snow and ice. However, on this particular occasion, on Dec.…

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Downtown Ludington ready for New Year’s Eve celebration

December 28, 2023

Downtown Ludington ready for New Year’s Eve celebration LUDINGTON — This year’s Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop will have a slightly different layout than past years. The fireworks will now be launched from the former bank building, located on the northwest corner of James and Loomis streets, changing the best vantage points from the street. “Some of the…

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Mental Health Matters: Celebrating writing

December 28, 2023

Mental Health Matters: Celebrating writing By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. In a remarkable collaboration, Laura Ruhle, West Michigan Community Mental Health community living & employment services specialist and local author Mary Lou Ohnsman…

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Obituary: Renee Moline, 39, of Ludington

December 28, 2023

Obituary: Renee Moline, 39, of Ludington April 9, 1984  –  December 21, 2023 We are sad to announce the passing of Renee Ann Moline, 39, of Ludington. Renee is survived by her children, Madison and Tristan Nash. Her sister Crystal (Shawn) Eldon, and brothers Jeremiah and Levi Peffer. Nieces and nephews, Jordan, Callie, Laney, and Myles Bottrell. And many aunts, uncles, cousins,…

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