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Covenant Christian School bringing back annual auction

February 22, 2023

Covenant Christian School bringing back annual auction AMBER TOWNSHIP — Covenant Christian School is bringing back its fundraiser auction following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The auction has traditionally been a major fundraiser for the private Christian school located at 2980 W. US 10-31, raising between $20,000 to $25,000 for the school’s general budget.  While tuition covers salaries,…

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Local ministry receives $50,000 matching grant

February 22, 2023

Local ministry receives $50,000 matching grant LUDINGTON — Blue Hat Ministries, a locally-owned non-profit organization that provides legal guardianship for many of our local disabled adults, has recently received a $50,000 matching grant from Pennies from Heaven Foundation for the duration of two years.  The organization’s mission is to help dependent adults thrive, no matter their circumstances. Any donations made to…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

February 21, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Montague Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational Service…

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Fire destroys Walhalla house

February 21, 2023

Fire destroys Walhalla house WALHALLA — Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire at 6654 E. US 10 Tuesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched at 12:46 p.m. for the fire between Walhalla and Wever roads.  Though everyone was able to get out of the house, a 30-year-old male sustained burns while attempting to enter the building. After being…

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Warrant arrests top police activity

February 21, 2023

Warrant arrests top police activity The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Feb. 20, 2023: 11:59 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near Hansen Road, Custer Township. 5 p.m., deputies arrested a 24-year-old Buckley man who turned himself in at the sheriff’s office on a Mason County failure to appear warrant for a charge of operating…

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