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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Villa Alcantar, 48; two counts of failure to pay child support; arraigned Jan. 13; preliminary hearing: Jan. 29; bail: $10,000 cash. -Corey James Henry, 42; third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor and driving while license…

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Jedi Mind Trip concert tonight at Stix Bar; Lions watch party Saturday

January 17, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 80s-style rock band Jedi Mind Trip will perform a concert tonight, Friday, Jan. 17, at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore. Admission is free for the event which will be from 9 to 11 p.m.  The performance had originally been scheduled for…

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MSP urges residents to use caution during next week’s deep freeze

January 17, 2025

LANSING — As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures dropping below zero and dangerously…

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Recent death: Steven Troy Miller, 50, of Branch

January 17, 2025

Steven Troy Miller, 50, of Branch, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home…

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Recent births, published on Jan. 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Ava Marie Sanders, the daughter of Cayla and…

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Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education

January 17, 2025

Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a graduate School…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher

January 17, 2025

Employment: Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SCI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement…

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Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education

January 17, 2025

Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education. Master’s degree and valid teacher certification with special…

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Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

January 17, 2025

Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Tiered Projects and Programs January 17, 2025 Mason County 5300 W. US 10 Highway Ludington, MI  49431 231-843-7999 On…

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Employment: School Psychologist

January 17, 2025

Employment: School Psychologist West Shore Educational School District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education…

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Community Mental Health hires new CEO

January 16, 2025

LUDINGTON –The West Michigan Community Mental Health board recently hired a Julia Rupp as its new chief executive officer. Rupp replaces Lisa Williams who is leaving the position for a…

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Two people injured in US 10 crash

January 16, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle rear-end crash on US…

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Recent death: David Luskin, 74, of Ludington

January 16, 2025

David Lee Luskin, 74, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…

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March for Life to be held Jan. 26

January 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — The annual Memorial Service for the Unborn and Silent March for Life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 beginning at 2 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409 S.…

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Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk

January 16, 2025

Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a District Court Deputy Clerk.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are…

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Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer

January 16, 2025

Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Deputy Animal Control Officer.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are…

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Rogers named president of Hardman Construction

January 15, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Joe Rogers has been named as the new president of Hardman Construction. Rogers replaces Todd Schrader, who has served as president and chief executive officer since 2012…

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Scottville to eliminate police department

January 15, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission voted Monday, Jan. 13, to eliminate the city police department. The action was the result of a deficit the city is facing, according to…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Robert Edwin Reynolds II, 33, pleaded guilty Oct. 29 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Jan.…

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Police report, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

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 Tuesday, Jan. 14,…

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Recent births, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Gunner Leroy Peterson, the son of Aubrey Parcher…

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