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40th West Shore MathCounts held at WSCC

February 7, 2025

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 40th West Shore MathCounts Middle School competition took place on Wednesday, February 5 at West Shore Community College. The event highlighted over 200 student “mathletes” from 14 school districts from Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties. Partnering to…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 7, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 a.m. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected. “Heaviest snow will be Saturday afternoon, which…

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Obituary: Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin

February 7, 2025

Dianna Marie Fye, 73, of Baldwin, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  Dianna was born on December 30, 1951 in Lansing, the daughter of Harley and Elinor (Sabin) Lewis and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School with the class of 1969.  On…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center West Shore…

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Obituary: Linda Marie Jankowski, 76, of Ludington

February 7, 2025

Linda Marie Jankowski, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Linda was born on January 30, 1949, the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” Jankowski and Eldean (Bashaw) Jankowski.…

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Recent death: Mary Evelyn Stuart, 72, formerly of Ludington

February 7, 2025

Mary Evelyn Stuart, 72, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…

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Smith & Eddy donates scorer’s table to LHS

February 6, 2025

LUDINGTON — Smith & Eddy Insurance, in collaboration with Auto-Owners Insurance, recently contributed to the renovation of Hawley Gymnasium at Ludington High School with the addition of a new scorer’s…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Benjamin Carl Meyer, 51; three counts of felony firearms, possession of…

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Lee and Joan Schoenherr give back to their community by seeding Community Foundation campaign

February 6, 2025

Submitted by the Community Foundation for Mason County LUDINGTON — Last week, the Community Foundation for Mason County launched the public phase of its Campaign for Mason County. The campaign, “Building…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Nathan Tyler Horacek, 21, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated…

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Conservation District to hold annual dinner Feb. 20

February 6, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP —  The Mason-Lake Conservation District will be hosting its annual dinner banquet from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 at Our Savior Lutheran Church,765 US 10-31.…

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Police news, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025: 4 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Barothy Road west of Landon Road, Branch Township. 10:15 a.m., two-vehicle crash,…

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Obituary: Eugene ‘Gene’ Campbell, 86, of Ludington

February 6, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Jackson Campbell, a man of unshakable strength and unwavering love, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday February 5, 2025, walking peacefully into the arms of…

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Recent births, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 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.  Beckham Ryan Claveau, the son of Becka…

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Employment: Community Nutrition Instructor

February 6, 2025

Employment: Community Nutrition Instructor Michigan State University Extension This position is responsible for the delivery of nutrition and physical activity education programs. For more information, position descriptions and application, see…

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Obituary: Sally Ruth Palsrok, 79, of Manistee

February 6, 2025

John 11:25-26: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in…

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Obituary: William ‘Ron’ Crilley, 85, of Ludington

February 6, 2025

William Ronald “Ron” Crilley, 85, of Ludington, formerly of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Ron was born April 8, 1939, the son of James and Mary…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 5, 2025

February 5, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – David Duane Bothwell, 48, pleaded guilty Nov. 19, 2024 to a…

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Police news, published Feb. 5, 2025

February 5, 2025

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: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025:…

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Edgar ‘Al’ Williams, 84, of Ludington

February 5, 2025

Edgar Allen “Al” Williams, 84,, of Ludington, formerly of Branch, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on June 11, 1940, in Muskegon, he was a cherished son to…

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WSCC fall dean’s list

February 5, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s…

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