Recent births, posted Aug. 15, 2024

August 15, 2024

Elliana Alice Houston, the daughter of Erynn Hoeker and Derrick Houston of Hart, was born on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…

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Photo feature: LFD water rescue training

August 14, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Ludington Fire Department held an open water rescue training Wednesday off the north breakwater. The firefighters concentrated on rescuing victims using ropes. _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…

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Photos: Western Michigan Fair youth show winners

August 14, 2024

Photos by Vince Rockwell, Vince Rockwell Photography for the Western Michigan Fair Association PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair was held Aug. 5 to 10. Here are the youth show winners.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help…

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Historical Society to hold second annual gala

August 14, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its second annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Stearns Hotel. The event is a major fundraiser for the Society. “We held our first gala last year to coincide with the Ludington sesquicentennial and it was a big hit,” said Rebecca Berringer, executive director the historical society. “The event included…

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Mason County receives $500,000 grant to help with home repairs

August 14, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently accepted an agreement with the State of Michigan granting the county $500,000 for homeowner repair projects for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) program. The county will provide $50,000 of matching funds for additional rehabilitation projects under this program. Homeowner rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 per…

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MCC Educational Foundation golf outing registration open

August 14, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Registration is now open for the 35th annual Mason County Central Educational Foundation Golf Outing, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at Lakeside Links Golf Course in Pere Marquette Township. The event is a major fundraiser for the education foundation which…

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Kavana Bees awarded $5K in Momentum 5×5 Competition

August 14, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Kavana Bees won the Momentum 5×5 Business Pitch Competition at Epworth Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 13, following presentations by five finalists. Epworth provided the $5,000 prize to the winner as a way to give back to the community and encourage business growth. Certified holistic nutritionist and beekeeper Candace Casados explained that her business will sell healthy,…

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Fin & Feather Club to hold 3-D archery shoot, basic pistol class

August 14, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club is holding two separate events that will be open to the public. A 3-D archery shoot will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Children under the age of 12 are free. Non-members must sign a liability…

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Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher

August 14, 2024

Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled.  The…

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Conservation district to host farm tour

August 13, 2024

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual Farm Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. The free tour will begin at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. While the event is meant for farmers, it is open to the public as well. The tour will include a bus tour to two…

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Obituary: Lloyd “Gene” Jones, Jr., 70, of Riverton Township

August 13, 2024

Lloyd “Gene” Jones, Jr. Dec. 19, 1953 to July 4, 2024 For such a quiet man, Lloyd Gene touched, and was loved by, so many. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was hard working, and very proud of his many years as a welder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Eugene Jones, Sr. and Hazel Mae (Weaver)…

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Police news, posted Aug. 13, 2024

August 13, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Aug. 12, 2024: 12:47 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Darr Road, Sherman Township. 11:21 a.m., a 51-year-old Fountain man was arrested for violating a court order and methamphetamine possession…

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Employment: Elementary Art Teacher

August 13, 2024

Employment: Elementary Art Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until Aug. 16, 2024. 

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Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Automotive Technology

August 13, 2024

Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Automotive Technology West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a CTE Paraprofessional – Automotive Technology. High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; 2 years experience working in automotive technology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130…

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Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County

August 13, 2024

Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn:  Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street,…

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Legal Notice: Satterfield/Black Children

August 13, 2024

     

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Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Graphic Arts

August 13, 2024

Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Graphic Arts West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a CTE Paraprofessional – Graphic Arts. High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; 2 years experience working in graphic arts. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130…

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Employment: Behavior Assistant – Special Education

August 13, 2024

Employment: Behavior Assistant – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Behavior Assistant – Special Education. Associate’s degree or equivalent required. For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…

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Employment: Bus Aide

August 13, 2024

Employment: Bus Aide West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; 2 years experience working with students preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…

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Woman arrested for drugged driving after hit-and-run crash on US 10

August 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after she reportedly rear-ended a vehicle on US 10 west of Campbell Road Friday, Aug. 9, shortly before 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Man arrested for stalking, disorderly, trespassing after refusing to leave home

August 12, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of stalking, disorderly person and trespassing Friday, Aug. 9, shortly after 7 p.m. after refusing to leave the home of a person who had a personal protection order against him, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred in the 100…

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