Mason County Board of Commissioners Opening

September 27, 2023

Mason County Board of Commissioners Opening Due to a vacancy for the District 2 Mason County Commissioner position, an appointment (see MCL. 46.412) will need to be made to fill this position for the remainder of the term, which expires December 31, 2024.  Interested applicants must be a registered voter and a resident of the Mason County Commissioner District 2…

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Employment Opportunity: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, High School

September 27, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, High School This is a paid posted. Posted Sept. 27 to Oct. 18, 2023. 

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Employment Opportunity: Full Time Custodian

September 27, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Full Time Custodian

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Public Notice: Attorney Grievance Commission

September 27, 2023

Public Notice: Attorney Grievance Commission The Attorney Grievance Commission of Michigan, hereby notifies the public and members of the Michigan Bar that it has been court-appointed to be Receiver for the law practice of Douglas Stevenson.  Clients of Attorney Stevenson and attorneys who represent former clients of Attorney Stevenson may arrange to obtain the client files, if any, by contacting…

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Thief/thieves steal bow hunting equipment

September 26, 2023

Thief/thieves steal bow hunting equipment BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole a compound bow, arrows, and two archery releases from a barn located in the 7700 block of East Navajo Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Monday, Sept. 25, shortly after noon. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County:…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 26, 2023

September 26, 2023

Recent births, posted Sept. 26, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Bria…

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Employment Opportunity: Paraprofessional for Visually Impaired

September 26, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Paraprofessional for Visually Impaired

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Early Childhood Summit takes place this weekend

September 26, 2023

Early Childhood Summit takes place this weekend West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Early Childhood Summit will take place this weekend at West Shore Community College. The free event is sponsored by WSCC, West Shore Educational Service District’s…

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Employment Opportunity: Early Head Start Specialist

September 26, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Early Head Start Specialist IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Scottville, Manistee, Baldwin Seeking responsible family specialists for home visiting, early child development program serving pregnant women and infants/toddlers 0-3 yrs old.  Minimum two years related work experience; associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development or Social Work (Licensing requirement of minimum CDA or 12 credit hrs in Early Childhood…

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Employment Opportunity: Head Start Teacher

September 26, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Head Start Teacher IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Ludington, Baldwin, Kaleva, Hesperia, Grant Are you looking to make a difference?! Head Start is seeking qualified preschool teachers.  Annualized salary $39,000-$48,000 depending on college degree level and experience. Responsible for education and managing classroom of preschool age children and following an age-appropriate research-based curriculum.  Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood…

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Photo Feature: Alma Lake

September 25, 2023

Photo Feature: Alma Lake Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Located along Reek Road just south of Gun Lake is Alma Lake, a 20 acre lake on private property. A variety of vibrant colors currently encircle the lake, a view that can be seen from the road. This photo feature is presented by Filer Credit Union, which will…

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Motorist allegedly rear ends, punches vehicle in road rage incident

September 25, 2023

Motorist allegedly rear ends, punches vehicle in road rage incident HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A motorist reportedly struck the back of another vehicle with his vehicle and then got out of his vehicle and punched the victim’s vehicle, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The road rage/damaged property incident occurred Friday, Sept. 22, shortly before noon on Jebavy Drive north…

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Badger receives federal grant to study alternative fuel source

September 25, 2023

Badger receives federal grant to study alternative fuel source WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lake Michigan Carferry has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the federal government to fund a feasibility analysis to convert the SS Badger from coal to zero emission. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), which announced last week nearly $12 million in…

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Lakeshore Food Club receives $2,500 grant

September 25, 2023

Lakeshore Food Club receives $2,500 grant LUDINGTON – Lakeshore Food Club received a $2,500 grant from the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) during its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. The funding is being made available as part of the MAHP’s Tackling Health Care Disparities in Michigan grant, which encourages community-based organizations to collaborate and deploy local initiatives aimed at creating…

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Recent death: Elisabeta (Franz) Lederer, 74, of Scottville

September 25, 2023

Recent death: Elisabeta (Franz) Lederer, 74, of Scottville Elisabeta (Franz) Lederer, 74, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals.…

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Former PM supervisor endorses Smith, Iteen

September 25, 2023

Former PM supervisor endorses Smith, Iteen Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor,…

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Obituary: Lawrence Wagner, 82, of Ludington

September 25, 2023

Obituary: Lawrence Wagner, 82, of Ludington Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Lake Michigan Senior Living near their home in Ludington, on September 21, 2023. He was born in Royal Oak on August 29, 1941, to Wilbert and Edna (Morrison) Wagner. His family moved to their farm west of Shelby when Larry…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 25, 2023

September 25, 2023

Recent births, posted Sept. 25, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Naomi…

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Friends of Pool group organizing in support of WSCC pool

September 25, 2023

Friends of Pool group organizing in support of WSCC pool LUDINGTON — A group calling itself Friends of the Pool WSCC will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. According to a brochure distributed by…

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VIDEO: Fire damages Victory Twp. house. 

September 24, 2023

VIDEO: Fire damages Victory Twp. house.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a house at 1363 W. Fountain Rd. Saturday evening. Six fire departments responded to the call that was initially dispatched at 9:52 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighting units discovered the house engulfed in flames. Fountain Area Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Barry Ruger said two…

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The trial of the century

September 23, 2023

The trial of the century Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Visitors to Historic White Pine Village were treated to a special event today, the “Trial of the Century.” In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the mock trial re-created a case that originated in Mason County in 1900 and made its way to the Michigan Supreme…

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