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Knizacky retiring as county administrator after 31 years

January 26, 2025

An open house will be held in honor of Fabian Knizacky’s retirement as county administrator at the Mason County Airport terminal, 5300 W. US 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An era will end in Mason County on Friday, Jan. 31. Fabian Knizacky will end his 31 year…

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LASD to hold additional community open house

January 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host another open house for the community to see the nearly-completed construction at Ludington High School and O.J. DeJonge Middle School on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. A ribbon cutting and open house was held last Monday, during blizzard conditions. Parent/teacher conferences are also scheduled…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jonald Wilson, 19; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested Jan. 18 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Jan. 19; preliminary hearing: Feb. 5; bail: $25,000 cash. -Carman Marie Skocelas, 46; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Jan. 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tristan James Coleson, 20, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must attend alcohol highway safety education, no drugs or alcohol, subject to random PBTs, must attend…

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FiveCAP offering free tax preparation

January 24, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is offering free tax preparing to low income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. “We want to remind residents that they should file a tax return, even if they don’t have to,” said FiveCAP Executive Director Mary Trucks. “Many people who aren’t required to file will qualify for tax credits and will get money…

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