The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Wesley John Simmons, the son of Paige and Dustin Simmons of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II, City of Ludington The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Operator II position. Requires a CDL License (Class A with a tanker endorsement) and residency within twenty (20) miles of the city boundaries within six (6) months of hire date. Must obtain a MI S-4 Water Distribution License within three (3)…
MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — On Monday, Sept. 29, MCP contributing writer Mark Varenhorst and myself spent the day on the S.S. Badger. Our purpose for the trip was to feature some of the many people who keep the 72-year-old vessel operating. Our day was spent talking to a variety…
SCOTTVILLE — A new detour begins Thursday in Scottville as a new phase in the water main project begins. The next phase includes connecting the recently-replaced water main along State Street (US 10) at the Main Street intersection. According to Keith Campbell of Michigan Department of Transportation, preparations for the connection by contractor Hallack Contracting of Hart, begins Thursday, Oct.…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Local high school robotics team celebrated Tuesday when they officially opened up a place of their own. The UACJ First Robotics Practice Facility, 801 S. Madison St., opened with a grand…
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