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Photo Feature: Hackert Lake sunset

May 19, 2024

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The clouds were just right Saturday night just a few minutes before sunset over Hackert Lake. ___________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Harold Ray Collins, 43; failing to pay child support/leaving the state; arraigned: May 14; preliminary hearing: May 22; bail: $4,500 cash. -Michael Edward Roberts, 36; assault…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Michael Calgaro, 46, pleaded guilty May 15 to disorderly drunk person and was sentenced to 24 days in jail, must seek inpatient treatment program, must not violate…

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West Shore Family Support to hold Memorial Weekend craft fair

May 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will hold a craft fair Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event will…

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Foster resigning as Ludington manager, going to WSCC

May 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster has tendered his resignation and is expected to be hired by West Shore Community College as its vice president…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Planting the Petunia Parade

May 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Several hundred volunteers showed up Saturday morning to help plant 32,000 flowers along the 37th annual Ludington Petunia Parade. The Petunia Parade includes 40…

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Scottville sculpture heading to completion

May 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Subscribers to MCP’s Daily Briefings get a sneak preview of the sculpture’s concept drawings. Learn more below to become a subscriber of MCP’s Daily…

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VIDEO: Badger sets sail for 2024

May 17, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Hundreds of people, including students from Ludington Elementary School, lined the pier to see the SS Badger depart on its first cross-lake sailing…

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Traffic stop yields two arrests

May 17, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON —A 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating under the influence of…

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Recent death: Danny Leon Griffith, 71, of Ludington

May 17, 2024

  Danny Leon Griffith, 71, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at…

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Scottville PD report, posted May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, May 9,…

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Employment: Fall Sideline Cheer Coach

May 17, 2024

Employment: Fall Sideline Cheer Coach This is a paid posting. Posted until May 31, 2024. 

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Employment: Post-Secondary Advisor

May 17, 2024

Employment: Post-Secondary Advisor Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Post-Secondary Advisor. This is an externally-funded position supported by Mason County Promise Zone. It…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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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