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New road commission chief not a stranger to local highways

January 10, 2024

New road commission chief not a stranger to local highways By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission is under new leadership. While new to the manager/director position in Mason County, Steven Wessels is a familiar face locally with those who maintain the local roads. Wessels was most recently the regional transportation maintenance coordinator for Michigan Department of…

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Local principals visit area schools in ESD-sponsored program

January 10, 2024

Local principals visit area schools in ESD-sponsored program West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. HART —Recently, groups of local principals set aside a morning to visit classrooms in several different school districts in the West Shore Educational Service District, which includes Mason, Lake and…

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United Way of Mason County accepting proposals

January 10, 2024

United Way of Mason County accepting proposals LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests for proposals (RFPs) for the 2024-2025 funding cycle (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) from local non-profit charitable organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and/or working with individuals and families to be financially stable and improving health. …

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

January 10, 2024

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported. More may be added to this post later. School Activities Mason County Central: Middle school practices cancelled. High school cheer at Fremont, high school wrestling at Hesperia and bowling at Northway Lanes are still on. Mason County Eastern: Middle school girls basketball game is cancelled.…

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Recent death: Kimberly Leslie, 76, of Hart, formerly of Ludington

January 10, 2024

Kimberly Ann (Hasty) Leslie, 76, of Hart, formerly of Ludington, died on Sunday January 7, 2024, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility. A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring per her wishes. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.

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