Employment: Elementary Math Interventionist – Part-Time

August 8, 2024

Employment: Elementary Math Interventionist – Part-Time Pentwater Public Schools The elementary math interventionist will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in mathematics for grades K-6 in a small group setting based on educational needs. Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education or elementary education, valid Michigan teaching certificate, strong knowledge of subject matter, ability to create a positive classroom environment that…

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Employment: West Coast Car Wash

August 8, 2024

Employment: West Coast Car Wash West Coast Car Wash is hiring Shift Leaders -$14.00 per per hour starting rate plus cash tips daily with the ability to earn over $20 per hour!! Full time or part time available. Opportunity for advancement! Tunnel Attendants:  Full time or part time positions.   Great opportunity for students or if just needing extra $$! Now…

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Photo Feature: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 7

August 7, 2024

Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair continued today with Kids’ Day, along with a horse show, beef show and rabbit show and many other events. The fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 10. To view the complete fair schedule visit the Western Michigan Fair Association’s website: masoncountyfairgrounds.com. __________________ Please Support Local News…

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Hepworth named Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year

August 7, 2024

By Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Amanda Hepworth won the Western Michigan Fair 2024 Homemaker of the Year on Wednesday. Hepworth was very excited to be a first time winner of the award. “I have entered the competition six of the last eight years,” she said. “Since I was little I was coming to these barns (with…

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Hand wins prosecutor race

August 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Beth Hand has won the Republican primary election for Mason County prosecuting attorney. As there will be no Democratic challenger for the position in the November General Election, Hand will be the elected prosecutor. Hand defeated opponents Jordan Miller and Becky Lederer. Unofficial results were Hand, 2,633; Miller, 1,175 and Ledrer, 853. Hand was…

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Photo feature: Western Michigan Fair, Tuesday, Aug. 6

August 7, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The midway at the 85th Western Michigan Fair opened Tuesday. The evening’s grandstand event was the West Michigan Pullers Tractor & Truck Pull. Wednesday is Kids’ Day with the midway opening at noon. To view the complete fair schedule and for more information about ticket pricing, visit the Western Michigan Fair…

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Protasiewicz wins drain commissioner race

August 7, 2024

LUDINGTON — Larry Protasiewicz will be the next Mason County drain commissioner. Protasiewicz defeated opponent David Bendele in the Republican primary election unofficially 2,815 to 1,517. Protasiewicz will be on the November General Election ballot. There is no Democratic candidate for the position.   Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Two Ludington women arrested for meth possession, other charges

August 7, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Ludington Police Department made two separate arrests recently for methamphetamine possession in the City of Ludington, according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. A 48-year-old Ludington woman was arrested in the 200 block of East Melendy Street for domestic assault and possession…

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Recent death: James Clyde Clymer, 76, of Ludington

August 7, 2024

James Clyde Clymer, 76, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, August 7, 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 $10…

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Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Peterson, 74, of Ludington

August 7, 2024

William “Bill” Peterson, 74, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Ludington, the town in which he was born on May 15, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents William A. and Rosa Peterson. Bill is survived by three sisters; Jeanne (Bob) Foster, Rosa (Don) Bailey, Shelley (Steve) Eastman, and two brothers; Leif (Jean) Peterson and Tom (Beth)…

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Recent death: Mary Julia Kayler, 98, of Pentwater

August 7, 2024

Mary Julia Kayler, 98, of Pentwater, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Lake Michigan Senior Living in Ludington.  She was born December 11, 1925, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com   ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Recent death: John McCaslin, 74, of Ludington

August 7, 2024

John McCaslin, 74, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Lake Michigan Senior Living. Cremation has taken place at Mason-Oceana Area Crematory and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…

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Cook, Gurzynski win Hamlin trustee seats

August 7, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Christopher Cook and Johnaine Gurzynski won the Hamlin Township Board of Trustees seats during Tuesday’s Republican primary election. Unofficial results were: Cook, 112; Gurzynski, 149 and Ronald Key, 88. Cook and Gurzynski’s names will appear in the November General Election as the Republican candidates for the two seats. There are no Democratic candidates. Hamlin Township will also…

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Miller elected Amber Township treasurer

August 7, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jeannie Miller was elected Amber Township treasurer Tuesday during the Republican primary election. Miller defeated incumbent Connie Anderson 262-150 (unofficially). Miller was appointed deputy clerk in January 2024 by the township board of trustees to assume the duties normally conducted by the treasurer, Anderson, who is under investigation by the Michigan Attorney General’s office for alleged fraudulent…

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Squires re-elected to county commission

August 7, 2024

Dr. Lewis Squires was re-elected to the Mason County Board of Commissioners representing District 4 during the Tuesday Republican primary election. Squires defeated opponent David Holden 501 to 268. The district represents Amber Township and northern Pere Marquette Charter Township. Squires will be on the November General Election ballot. There is no Democratic candidate for the position. ____________ Please Support…

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Stakenas, Miszewski win Sherman Township Republican trustee nominations

August 7, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — William Stakenas and Chelsea Miszewski won the Republican nominations for the Sherman Township Board of Trustees race Tuesday. Unofficial results were: Stakenas, 85; Miszewski, 77, and Michael Genung, 66. Stakenas and Miszewski will face off against Democrat Lori Cregg for the two open seats in the November General Election.    

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Bacon re-elected to county commission seat

August 6, 2024

Ron Bacon was re-elected to the Mason County Board of Commissioners representing District 7 during the Tuesday Republican primary election. Bacon defeated Aldon Maleckas 449-149 (unofficial). There was no Democratic candidates. District 7 represents Branch, Custer, Logan and Sheridan townships.  

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Logan Township fire millage renewal passes

August 6, 2024

LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Logan Township fire millage supporting Carr Area Fire Department passed 76-17. The millage was for .8412 mill, levied for 20 years from 2025 to 2044 and will raise an estimated $27,637 the first year.   Ballot language: Shall the expired previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan…

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