Conservation district to host farm tour

August 13, 2024

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual Farm Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. The free tour will begin at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. While the event is meant for farmers, it is open to the public as well. The tour will include a bus tour to two…

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Obituary: Lloyd “Gene” Jones, Jr., 70, of Riverton Township

August 13, 2024

Lloyd “Gene” Jones, Jr. Dec. 19, 1953 to July 4, 2024 For such a quiet man, Lloyd Gene touched, and was loved by, so many. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was hard working, and very proud of his many years as a welder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Eugene Jones, Sr. and Hazel Mae (Weaver)…

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Police news, posted Aug. 13, 2024

August 13, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Aug. 12, 2024: 12:47 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Darr Road, Sherman Township. 11:21 a.m., a 51-year-old Fountain man was arrested for violating a court order and methamphetamine possession…

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Employment: Elementary Art Teacher

August 13, 2024

Employment: Elementary Art Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until Aug. 16, 2024. 

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Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Automotive Technology

August 13, 2024

Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Automotive Technology West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a CTE Paraprofessional – Automotive Technology. High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; 2 years experience working in automotive technology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130…

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Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County

August 13, 2024

Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn:  Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street,…

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Legal Notice: Satterfield/Black Children

August 13, 2024

     

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Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Graphic Arts

August 13, 2024

Employment: CTE Paraprofessional, Graphic Arts West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a CTE Paraprofessional – Graphic Arts. High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; 2 years experience working in graphic arts. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130…

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Employment: Behavior Assistant – Special Education

August 13, 2024

Employment: Behavior Assistant – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Behavior Assistant – Special Education. Associate’s degree or equivalent required. For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…

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Employment: Bus Aide

August 13, 2024

Employment: Bus Aide West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; 2 years experience working with students preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…

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Woman arrested for drugged driving after hit-and-run crash on US 10

August 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after she reportedly rear-ended a vehicle on US 10 west of Campbell Road Friday, Aug. 9, shortly before 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Man arrested for stalking, disorderly, trespassing after refusing to leave home

August 12, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of stalking, disorderly person and trespassing Friday, Aug. 9, shortly after 7 p.m. after refusing to leave the home of a person who had a personal protection order against him, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred in the 100…

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Police news, posted Aug. 12, 2024

August 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024: 4:47 a.m., a 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested for attempted breaking and entering and obstructing police, 100 block of Second Street, City of  Ludington. He was lodged in the…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 10, 2024

August 10, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -April Lynn Somsel, 50; two counts of delivery/manufacturing methamphetamine; arrested Aug. 7 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Aug. 7; preliminary hearing: Aug. 28; bail: $50,000 cash. -Donald Richard Graham, 66; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder…

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Recent death: Ruth Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington

August 10, 2024

Ruth Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, died on Friday, August 9, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Restored Art Deco home opens for tours to benefit local veterans

August 9, 2024

LUDINGTON – A tour of a historic Ludington house will benefit local veterans. The Mason County Veterans Endowment Fund will host a tour of the residence of Anita and John Wilson, 821 N. Lakeshore Dr., on Thursday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. each day. Cost is $25 per person with all proceeds going to…

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Updated information on Scottville Road crash

August 9, 2024

The following is updated information on a two vehicle crash that occurred on Scottville Road Thursday morning.  CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Scottville Road north of Conrad Road. The crash involved a Ford Expedition SUV and a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was towing a pontoon boat. According to Mason County Sheriff…

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Man seriously injured by lawnmower

August 9, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 76-year-old Ludington man received serious injuries Thursday, Aug. 8, after the riding lawnmower he was operating overturned while he was mowing lawn at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 N. Nelson Rd. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole the man was transported to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital and then flown by helicopter to a Grand Rapids…

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