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April 9, 2024

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Employment: Varsity Basketball Coach

April 9, 2024

Employment: Varsity Basketball Coach Mason County Eastern is hiring a Varsity Basketball Coach. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 This is a paid posted. Posted until April 19, 2024

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Experiencing the solar eclipse

April 8, 2024

Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Today, I was able to watch much of the solar eclipse in the same spot I watched it on Feb. 27, 1979, from Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary. At that time I was in the third grade. I still remember making pinhole filters so we could watch it on the ground.…

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Man, 73, seriously injured in ORV rollover crash

April 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Free Soil man received “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries” after the ORV he was operating rolled over during a crash Saturday, April 6, around 3:30 p.m. in the 9500 block of North Tuttle Road, according to Mason County…

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Ludington Council may approve purchase of new police radar units

April 8, 2024

LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to take action tonight, during its regular meeting, on a request from Ludington Police Department to purchase new radar and lidar equipment for traffic speed enforcement. LPD currently has five in-car radar units, one handheld radar unit and one lidar unit. The newest radar unit is over 10 years old and the oldest is…

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Obituary: Cynthia Lynn Schulz, 61, of Custer

April 8, 2024

Cynthia Lynn Schulz, 61, of Custer, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Blodgett Hospital (Select Speciality) in Grand Rapids after a battle with breast cancer.  Cindi was born on December 17, 1962, in Ludington to David and Nancy (MacArthur) Moran. Cindi graduated from Mason County Central High School and was in one…

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Obituary: Stephanie Vineyard, 61, of Ludington

April 8, 2024

Stephanie Adair Vineyard, 61, died January 9, 2024.  She was born November 23, 1962, in New York City, to Diane and Charles Shields. While she was still an infant, her family moved to Ohio. From there, they moved to Dearborn. Stephanie attended Dearborn High School, the Ohio State University, and Western State University College of Law. She married her high…

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Recent death: Mark Timothy Willis, 75, of Ludington

April 8, 2024

  Mark Timothy Willis, 75, of Ludington, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…

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WSCC pool is great for family time

April 6, 2024

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, Over spring break, my family had…

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Recent death: Mary Yvonne (Bardos) Stalter, 65, of Custer

April 6, 2024

  Mary Yvonne (Bardos) Stalter, 65, of Custer, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11am at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…

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The Mason County Quiz, April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? Read the answers here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief What was the name of the movie theater located in downtown Scottville? a. Star Theater b. A-Muz-U Theater c. 4-Star Theater d.…

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Police news, posted April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, April 4, 2024: 8:21 a.m., ​a 33-year-old Scottville man was arrested for methamphetamine possession and operating without a license following a traffic stop, First Street and Gordon Road, Amber Township. 4:45 p.m.,…

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Friends of the Pool to host WSCC open swim

April 5, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Pool will host a free open swim for families on Saturday, April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the West Shore Community College Recreation Center pool. The group was formed to advocate for preserving the college’s swimming pool. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Recent births, posted April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

Weston Alan Griffis, the son of Emilie Case and Jake Griffis of Scottville, was born on Friday, April 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign…

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Obituary: Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater

April 5, 2024

Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024. Scott was born on March 8, 1965, the son of Ronald and Wanda VanderZanden. He graduated from Hart High School in 1983 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Port Hueneme, California, where he worked in Naval Mobile Construction. His dedication to his…

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Employment: Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist

April 5, 2024

Employment: Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist Ludington Area Schools – Central Business Office – Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist. This is a full time, 12-month per year position. Duties include basic accounting tasks, general receptionist activities and other duties as assigned. Must be able to multitask, be a self-starter, lift up to 50 pounds and provide great customer service. For more information or to apply contact…

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Employment: K-12 Special Education Teacher

April 5, 2024

Employment: K-12 Special Education Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-12 Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #582 Application deadline: April 12, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting. Posted until April 12, 2024. 

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Sheriff Cole attends meeting with Trump

April 4, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS — When former President Donald Trump visited Michigan earlier this week, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole was among the 14 Michigan sheriffs who met with the expected Republican presidential candidate. Cole, a Republican, said he was initially going to turn down the invitation. “I knew that there would be some people from our area who would make a…

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