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Property owners encouraged to inspect hemlock trees for infestation

December 22, 2023

Property owners encouraged to inspect hemlock trees for infestation If you see tiny balls of a white, woolly material lining your hemlock branches this winter, contact the Mason-Lake Conservation District (MLCD). These could indicate the presence of a tiny invasive insect, hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). HWA has been moving north along Lake Michigan since 2016 and is now present in…

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Historical Society Scanner Nights will digitally preserve photos, documents

December 21, 2023

Historical Society Scanner Nights will digitally preserve photos, documents LUDINGTON — Over the winter, the Mason County Historical Society will host two Scanner Night events. During a Scanner Night, participants will have the opportunity to bring some of their family’s historical photographs and documents to be digitally preserved. The items should have a connection to Mason County. In the case…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 21, 2023

December 21, 2023

Recent births, posted Dec. 21, 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: Estrella…

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Obituary: Robert Eugene Hill, 78, of West Palm Beach, Fla.

December 21, 2023

Obituary: Robert Eugene Hill, 78, of West Palm Beach, Fla. Robert was born in Champaign, Illinois on August 23, 1945. He passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida, due to heart issues. He was a current resident of West Palm Beach Florida.  He also spent his life at his second home on Hamlin Lake in…

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Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant – General

December 21, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant – General West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant-General. Bachelor’s degree and three years experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…

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