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Scottville native named CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

May 16, 2024

DETROIT — The Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced Wednesday that Tricia A. Keith will become its new chief operating officer, effective January 2025. Keith, 53, grew up on her family’s farm in Victory Township and is a 1989 graduate of Mason County Central High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University…

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44 honored for ‘Making a Difference’

May 16, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Monday, May 13, the West Shore Educational Service District honored 44 people for making a difference in the life…

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VIDEO: Black bear spotted in Ludington

May 16, 2024

UPDATE: LPD stated that the bear “safely returned to its natural habitat” and thanked the Michigan State Police and the Department of Natural Resources for their assistance. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department reported Thursday morning, May 16, that there was a black bear roaming…

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Police news, posted May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, May 14, 2024:…

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United Way announces grant recipients

May 16, 2024

LUDINGTON —  United Way of Mason County has announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 funding cycle grants “The United Way of Mason County Community Investment Committee, through careful consideration, made…

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Obituary: Donald Cameron, Jr., 88, of Free Soil

May 16, 2024

Donald Lee Cameron, Jr., 88 of Free Soil, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 21, 1935, in Lansing, the son…

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Employment Opportunity: Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist

May 16, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for the position of Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year. For…

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General Assembly Big Band announces summer schedule

May 15, 2024

The General Assembly Big Band has announced its summer performance schedule. The band’s season will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 24 with A Night of Jazz concert at…

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NextHome Realty Now opens in Ludington

May 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — NextHome Realty Now recently opened at 612 S. Washington Avenue, serving clients in Ludington, Pentwater, Silver Lake, Whiskey Creek, and throughout Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties.  NextHome Realty…

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Recent births, posted May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Ella Mae Blount, the daughter of Harmony Noel and Josiah Blount of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont. Emma Marie Stickney, the…

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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

May 15, 2024

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply at www.mccschools.org.…

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VIDEO: Badger’s pre-season warm-up

May 14, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger’s boilers were lit late last week, a sure sign of the beginning of the sailing season. The Badger will officially…

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Clown Band awards over $11,000 in scholarships

May 14, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced the recipients of its 2024 Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarships. This year, the band has awarded $11,152 in scholarships…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Learning about careers

May 14, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Friday, May 10, over 700 students from…

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Police news, posted May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, May 11, 2024:…

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Scottville Police Department report

May 14, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Scottville Police Department activity: Monday, May 6, 2024: 12:45…

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Fin & Feather offering CPL class

May 14, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, June 7 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and…

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Obituary: John ‘Jack’ Treml, 88, of Custer

May 14, 2024

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, John “Jack” Treml peacefully passed away at the age of 88 in his home surrounded by family. Jack was born on December 11, 1935 in…

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