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Man dies following water incident Sunday

September 4, 2023

Man dies following water incident Sunday SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 78-year-old man died Sunday following an incident in Lake Michigan. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to Summit Park at 3:07 p.m. According to Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper, the man was pulled from Lake Michigan and CPR was started. Cooper said he believed the man had been on a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 3, 2023

September 3, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 3, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Blakely Hicks, 26; larceny from a building, two counts of breaking and entering, malicious destruction of utility property, and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle; arrested Nov. 18, 2022 by Michigan State…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 3, 2023

September 3, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 3, 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 recent death information…

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Second night of mailbox fires

September 2, 2023

Second night of mailbox fires 10:16 p.m. — Law enforcement and fire departments are being dispatched, for the second night in a row, to mailboxes being lit on fire. The vandals are using small propane tanks to start the fires. Residents should be observant, as this is currently happening in Amber and Custer townships. Several fires occurred in Pere Marquette…

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Employment Opportunity: DPW Superintendent

September 1, 2023

Employment Opportunity: DPW Superintendent The City of Ludington is accepting resumes for the Department of Public Works Superintendent position.  Residency within 20 miles of the nearest Ludington city boundary is required.  This is an exempt position that serves as a key member of the city management team.  Responsible for management of the DPW including streets, sidewalks, traffic control, water distribution,…

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