All traffic lanes on US 10 expected to open Friday, temporarily 

September 28, 2023

All traffic lanes on US 10 expected to open Friday, temporarily  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures on US 10 between Pere Marquette Highway and Jackson Road will temporarily end beginning Friday, Sept. 29, according to a memo from Michigan Department of Transportation.  From Thursday, Oct. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 7, lane closures will start again as milling and resurfacing…

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Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE  

September 28, 2023

Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE                                                                                                                                     PENTWATER — The Pentwater Home Tour, which benefits Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE), is set for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes five beautiful homes located in the Pentwater area, including three near or on Pentwater Lake and another overlooking Lake Michigan. The newly-remodeled Pentwood Cabins will also…

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Police news, posted Sept. 28, 2023 

September 28, 2023

Police news, posted Sept. 28, 2023  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023: 12:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, Pere Marquette Highway and Us 10, Pere Marquette Township. A motorist was pulling onto Pere Marquette Highway from Walgreen’s private drive. “Upon doing so, a vehicle was allowing space for the driver to…

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Recent death: James “Jim” Perry Harding, 79, of Ludington

September 28, 2023

Recent death: James “Jim” Perry Harding, 79, of Ludington James “Jim” Perry Harding, 79, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and…

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Competitive Cheer Coach

September 28, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Competitive Cheer Coach Mason County Central Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Middle School Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience is required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 575 Application deadline is Oct. 12, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted Sept. 28 to Oct. 12, 2023. 

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Employment Opportunity: Dental Hygienist

September 28, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Dental Hygienist Simone Family Dental is growing and needs an additional dental hygienist!  Work schedule can be part time or as many as four days per week, and daily hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexible. Pay is $29-40 per hour depending on experience.  Benefits include matching 401(k), profit sharing, dental benefits, and complimentary continuing education…

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Historical Society to host Ludington Sesquicentennial Ball

September 27, 2023

Historical Society to host Ludington Sesquicentennial Ball LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will host the Ludington Sesquicentennial Ball on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the historic Stearns Hotel beginning at 6 p.m.  The event is a unique celebration of Ludington’s rich history, but it also offers an unexpected twist as a short play, a “dramedy” titled “Ludington or Stearns?…

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Ludington council re-visiting deer cull topic

September 27, 2023

Ludington council re-visiting deer cull topic By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett would like the City Council to move forward with conducting a cull of the deer population that wanders the city. The topic was brought up last year and then stopped due to a threat of a law suit involving the cull taking place in…

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The Legacy Fly-Over, a Christmas gift for many generations

September 27, 2023

The Legacy Fly-Over, a Christmas gift for many generations Are you looking for a unique Christmas present? Consider a Legacy Fly-Over from Alway Photography/Media Group 31. This short aerial film, set to music, will capture the beauty of your property, just in time for fall. The fall color season is short and availability is limited. Email: alwayphoto@gmail.com or call/text: 231-757-3202.…

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Cocaine possession, warrant arrest tops police activity

September 27, 2023

Cocaine possession, warrant arrest tops police activity PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for cocaine possession and on two outstanding Manistee County warrants for aggravated assault and failure to appear Tuesday, Sept. 26, shortly after 11 p.m. in the 5100 block of West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Mason County Board of Commissioners Opening

September 27, 2023

Mason County Board of Commissioners Opening Due to a vacancy for the District 2 Mason County Commissioner position, an appointment (see MCL. 46.412) will need to be made to fill this position for the remainder of the term, which expires December 31, 2024.  Interested applicants must be a registered voter and a resident of the Mason County Commissioner District 2…

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Employment Opportunity: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, High School

September 27, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, High School This is a paid posted. Posted Sept. 27 to Oct. 18, 2023. 

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Employment Opportunity: Full Time Custodian

September 27, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Full Time Custodian

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Public Notice: Attorney Grievance Commission

September 27, 2023

Public Notice: Attorney Grievance Commission The Attorney Grievance Commission of Michigan, hereby notifies the public and members of the Michigan Bar that it has been court-appointed to be Receiver for the law practice of Douglas Stevenson.  Clients of Attorney Stevenson and attorneys who represent former clients of Attorney Stevenson may arrange to obtain the client files, if any, by contacting…

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Thief/thieves steal bow hunting equipment

September 26, 2023

Thief/thieves steal bow hunting equipment BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole a compound bow, arrows, and two archery releases from a barn located in the 7700 block of East Navajo Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Monday, Sept. 25, shortly after noon. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County:…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 26, 2023

September 26, 2023

Recent births, posted Sept. 26, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Bria…

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Employment Opportunity: Paraprofessional for Visually Impaired

September 26, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Paraprofessional for Visually Impaired

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Early Childhood Summit takes place this weekend

September 26, 2023

Early Childhood Summit takes place this weekend 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 2023 Early Childhood Summit will take place this weekend at West Shore Community College. The free event is sponsored by WSCC, West Shore Educational Service District’s…

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