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Employment: Graphic Arts Teacher – CTE

February 3, 2025

Employment: Graphic Arts Teacher – CTE West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts Teacher-CTE.  Valid State of Michigan Standard CTE Certificate or the ability to obtain appropriate certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume…

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Fire damages St. Mary’s Lake cottage

February 1, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a St. Mary’s Lake cottage on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Emergency personnel were dispatched to 6671 S. Lorne Dr. at 4:08 p.m. According to Riverton Fire Department Chief Joe Cooper, a homeowner from across the lake noticed thick black smoke coming from the roof of the unoccupied house. Cooper said…

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Sheriff to increase deputies’ presence in Scottville; to host coffee with sheriff

February 1, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m., Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will host Coffee with Sheriff Kim Cole at State and Main Coffee Shop, 101 S. Main St. He will discuss his plan for patrols in Scottville and will also share information relevant to the sheriff’s office around the county. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As the City…

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Saying goodbye to Fabian

January 31, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dozens of well-wishers attended an open house for retiring Mason County Administrator Fabian Knizacky Friday afternoon at the Mason County Airport terminal. Knizacky has been county administrator for 31 years. He was the first person to hold the position. Kaitlyn Szczypka, who has been deputy administrator for the past year will officially…

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Inmate who attacked corrections deputy arraigned

January 31, 2025

LUDINGTON — A Mason County Jail inmate attacked a corrections deputy Monday morning, Jan. 27, was arraigned earlier this week in 79th District Court. Harvey Darnell John Jackson, 28, was arraigned on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. His actions required a deputy to be transported to the hospital for medical treatment, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On…

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