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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

August 5, 2025

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. 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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Managing the Great Lakes, aboard the Namaycush

August 5, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor We all enjoy our time on the lakes and rivers in Michigan. Many groups or organizations take part in maintaining and protecting the waters of Michigan. Many of us are well aware of the Michigan Department of…

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Mason County National Night Out and Prepare Fair is today

August 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County National Night Out and Prepare Fair will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loomis Street Boat Launch. Local first responders will be at the event with various demonstration. They will also discuss with participants about preparing for an emergency. The event will include food trucks and free ice…

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RC club’s Public Expo is Saturday

August 5, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks Radio Controlled (RC) Club will hold its fifth Public Expo event Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hull Field, 5960 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. The free event is open to the public and will include flying demonstrations of all types of remote controlled aircraft.…

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Obituary: Mark Allen Steigenga, 75, of Ludington

August 5, 2025

Mark Allen Steigenga, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 3, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1950 in Grand Rapids, son to the late Chris and Jane (Kladder) Steigenga. For a photographer, writer and classical musician, the world is filled with beauty waiting to be experienced and shared – the curve…

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