Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant-General

July 27, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant-General West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant-General. Bachelor’s Degree and three years experience required. 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 email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…

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Request for Bids: Parking Lot Sealing/Striping

July 27, 2023

Request for Bids: Parking Lot Sealing/Striping and Pavement Marking The City of Scottville, Michigan is requesting bids for repairing, sealing, and striping sections of City parking lots, South Main Street, and various pavement markings throughout the City.  Specifications are available online (www.cityofscottville.org), emailed , or at the Scottville City Hall, 105 North Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454, or by calling…

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Abe Nelson’s lumber jack, blacksmithing legacy continues at White Pine Village

July 26, 2023

Abe Nelson’s lumber jack, blacksmithing legacy continues at White Pine Village This Mason County history feature is presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press in celebration of the Ludington Sesquicentennial (1873-2023).  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Two facilities at Historic White Pine Village pay tribute to Abe Nelson, a Mason County pioneer who spent…

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Lakeshore Food 4 Kids hoping to expand; Purses with Purpose fundraiser scheduled

July 26, 2023

Lakeshore Food 4 Kids hoping to expand; Purses with Purpose fundraiser scheduled LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food 4 Kids is planning to expand its service area to include all area schools. The program, now in its seventh year, is dedicated to combating food insecurity among children in the community. By providing backpacks filled with nutritious meals and snacks, the program ensures…

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4 injured in Sugar Grove Road crash

July 26, 2023

4 injured in Sugar Grove Road crash SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in a two vehicle head-on crash Wednesday morning on Sugar Grove Road west of Custer Road. The crash involved a Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Kia Sedona minivan. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to the scene at 10:07 a.m. The F-150 appeared to be traveling…

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Mason, Oceana counties under severe thunderstorm warning

July 26, 2023

Mason, Oceana counties under severe thunderstorm warning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday, July 26, until 10:45 a.m. for southern Mason County and northern Oceana County. “At 9:55 a.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of Ludington State Park to 10 miles west of Charles Mears…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 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 recent death information…

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Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 2

July 26, 2023

Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 2 LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round…

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Obituary: Susan Sandberg, 65, of Eastlake

July 26, 2023

Obituary: Susan Sandberg, 65, of Eastlake Susan (Susie) R. Sandberg, 65, of Eastlake, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born, August 12, 1957 in Manistee, the daughter of the late Leo and Marjorie (Adamski) Sandberg.  She was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1975. A loving mother, grandmother,…

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Obituary: Daniel Kistler, 92, of Ludington

July 25, 2023

Obituary: Daniel Kistler, 92, of Ludington Daniel Maurice Kistler, 92, and lifelong resident of the Ludington area, died June 30, 2023.  He was born in Ludington on April 10, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Ludington High School.  After attending Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) for one year, he returned home to assist his dad with the…

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Vandals damage billboards

July 25, 2023

Vandals damage billboards AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the malicious destruction of two billboards, according to Sgt. Trevor Beck. The vandalism was reported Sunday, July 23, it is believed to have occurred the previous night. A billboard at the intersection of Johnson and Stiles roads was spray painted, and a DNR billboard…

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Military flags stolen from veterans memorial

July 25, 2023

Military flags stolen from veterans memorial AMBER TOWNSHIP — Five of the six US military and POW flags located at the Mason County Veterans Memorial located adjacent to Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington on West US 10 were stolen, and the sidewalk was damaged, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny and damaged property…

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Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies find meth, heroin in vehicle

July 25, 2023

Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies find meth, heroin in vehicle AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of methamphetamine possession, heroin possession, carrying a concealed weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious person call at the Meijer gas station on West US 10 Friday, July 21, shortly…

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Obituary: Lillian Seiy, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Custer

July 25, 2023

Obituary: Lillian Seiy, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Custer Lillian Beatrice Seiy, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Custer, passed away July 21, 2023. Lillian was born May 29, 1943, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Nash) Ray. Her father was a lumberman and she lived with her family in a one-room log cabin until she was 17. Later in life…

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Obituary: Lois Sherman, 94, of Ludington

July 25, 2023

Obituary: Lois Sherman, 94, of Ludington Lois Jean Sherman, 94, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Ludington.  She was born September 15, 1928, in Ludington, the daughter of C. Reinhardt and Magdalene (Mørck) Andersen.  Lois grew up in the Scottville area and graduated from Scottville High School in 1947. Lois was employed for many years as a…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum adds teleidoscope in honor of Ludington’s sesquicentennial

July 24, 2023

Sandcastles Children’s Museum adds teleidoscope in honor of Ludington’s sesquicentennial LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum has recently installed a new exhibit in honor of Ludington’s 150th birthday. A 3 foot teleidoscope is now available on the third floor stage for the kids to view visual patterns made from mirrors inside and a large lens at the end of the scope.  A teleidoscope is…

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The Hamlin Report, July 2023

July 24, 2023

The Hamlin Report, July 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township SupervisorZoning and Planning Commission:  Zoning and Planning Commission  Hamlin Township offered Zakarji Iverson the position of Hamlin Township zoning administrator. He will be starting his duties on August 1, 2023.     The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees approved updated bylaws for the Zoning Board of Appeals.  The Hamlin Township Planning Commission’s next…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 24, 2023

July 24, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 24, 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 recent death information…

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