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SPLKA acquires Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse

January 22, 2025

MANISTEE — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) has officially acquired the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. The organization, based in Ludington, now operates and preserves five Lake Michigan lighthouses between Manistee and Whitehall. The acquisition is the culmination of a year-long collaboration with the City of Manistee. “I am honored to be entrusted with the stewardship of the Manistee…

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Foundation scholarship application deadline is Feb. 4

January 22, 2025

LUDINGTON — The deadline for students to apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation for Mason County is Feb. 4. Last year, the Community Foundation awarded more than $182,000 in scholarships. It manages scholarship funds started by donors who wish to support students in continuing their education. There are awards based on a variety of factors including academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

January 22, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center All MCC games, practices and events have been…

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Man arrested for domestic assault by strangulation

January 22, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE —A 20-year-old Free Soil man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation in the 100 block of South Main Street following a 911 call reporting an assault Tuesday, Jan. 21, shortly after 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…

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Winter storm warning in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday

January 21, 2025

UPDATE: A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. ‘Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Ottawa, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties have been upgraded from a winter weather advisory to a winter…

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