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79th District Court sentencings, posted May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Dominic Joseph Garza, 39, pleaded guilty May 22 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 91 days in jail, $980 in fines/costs,  must complete alcohol highway safety education program, no drugs/alcohol without a valid prescription, must attend victim’s impact…

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Obituary: William “Bill” Willoughby, 52, of Ludington

May 23, 2024

William “Bill” Jack Willoughby, 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Ludington. He was born at Ludington Memorial Hospital on November 3, 1971. Bill attended Free Soil Community Schools and lived in Ludington. He enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar. Bill served on the Free Soil/Meade Fire Department from 1991 to 1996. He was preceded in death…

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Employment: JV Basketball Coach

May 23, 2024

Employment: JV Basketball Coach Mason County Eastern School District has an opening for a Junior Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 Deadline to apply is June 4, 2024.  This is…

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Over 700 third graders explore WSCC and CTE

May 22, 2024

This story is presented by West Shore Community College and West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College and the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main campus today,…

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Community Foundation asks for public to take community center survey

May 22, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County, along with key community stakeholders, announces the launch of a county-wide survey to gather input for the potential development of a multigenerational community center. The survey is aimed to measure community interest in this type of center and gather insights on the types of social, cultural, recreational, fitness, and educational activities that residents…

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