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More than 1,600 students participate in KickStart to Career Deposit Days

December 5, 2024

More than 1,600 Mason County students from kindergarten through fifth grade recently participated in KickStart to Career (K2C) Deposit Days. Now in its sixth year, K2C is a financial savings program that is a collaborative effort between the Community Foundation for Mason County, Mason County schools, and local financial institutions. The program is designed to encourage learners and their families…

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Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington holding Toys for Tots drop-off event today

December 5, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 3060 W. US 10-31, will host a Toys for Tots toy drop today, Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants are asked to drop off unwrapped new toys. The event will include treats and refreshments. The first 10 children to bring items will also receive a certificate for a…

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Conservation District to host webinars

December 5, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold a Winter Wednesdays Webinar series beginning Dec. 18. Topics related to carbon markets, agroforestry and regenerative agriculture will be discussed. Webinars will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. Participants have the option to view online at a location of their choosing or at the Mason County District…

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United Way’s Festival of Trees will be held Dec. 7-15 at Stix Bar

December 3, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second annual Festival of Trees, to support United Way of Mason County, will be held from Saturday, Dec. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 15 at Stix Bar Biergarten, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr. Each decorated tree is sponsored by a local business, group or organization. Visitors are invited to stroll among the trees, vote for their favorites, and…

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Williams leaving West Michigan CMH for Florida position

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lisa Williams, chief executive officer of West Michigan Community Mental Health, has accepted a position as a CEO for another behavioral healthcare organization in Florida. She will be resigning from the local position effective Jan. 31, 2025. Williams has been with WMCMH for 25 years and has served as its CEO for the past 11 years. “WMCMH has…

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