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MCE presents All-Around Senior, Citizenship awards

May 20, 2025

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School held its year-end awards ceremony today. Receiving the All-Around Senior Award was Lucy Shoup, daughter of Susan and Paul Shoup. Lucy will be attending Michigan State University in the fall with the goal of becoming a medical doctor in dermatology. Lucy’s father, Paul, who is also superintendent, received the same honor in 1984.…

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Waves & Wheels Safety Day scheduled for May 31

May 20, 2025

LUDINGTON — Shoreline FORCE and Ludington Police Department are hosting Waves & Wheels Safety Day on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loomis Street Boat Launch. The family friendly event’s purpose is to encourage and educate the safe way to enjoy biking and water activities. Events will include: Ride ready bicycle check Helmet fitting Toddler balance…

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West Shore Bank awards scholarships to area graduates

May 20, 2025

LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank recently announced the awarding of 10 $1,000 Making a Difference scholarships to high school graduates throughout its market region, which includes Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Muskegon counties. Over 60 applicants applied for the scholarships. They demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership, and a commitment to positively impacting their communities. The 10 selected recipients…

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Police news, published May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 19, 2025: 7:34 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway and Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Kinney Road east of Strickler Road, Logan Township.…

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The Cemetery Club: A 106 year Ludington tradition

May 19, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Veterans Memorial Club of Ludington, more commonly known as the Cemetery Club, placed US flags on the graves of veterans today at Lakeside Cemetery and Pere Marquette Catholic Cemetery. The handful of volunteers, all military veterans, are part of a tradition that began just after World War I. The Cemetery Club was started…

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