Employment: Community Support Services Director

June 21, 2024

Employment: Community Support Services Director Ludington area not for profit organization seeking full time, experienced Program Director to manage programs and services for a four-county area. Detail oriented multi-tasker; excellent communication and organizational skills; computer proficiency (data base reporting system); ability to prepare reports accurate/timely; client/community relations; supervisory experience; budget and grant writing. Minimum AA or 2 yrs work related…

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Employment: Head Start Center Director/Lead Teacher

June 21, 2024

Employment: Head Start Center Director/Lead Teacher Immediate Openings: Manistee, Kaleva, Grant. Seeking qualified Center Director responsible for supervision and management of child development center; and teaching a classroom of 3-4 year old children. AA or BA in Early Childhood Development or related with Early Childhood; Annual $56,000 – $60,000 (with BA w/ZS endorsement); Annual $52,000 – $55,000 (with AA in…

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MCE alumnus publishes book about life lessons

June 20, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CHICAGO — When Kyle Collins became a father, he started writing down life lessons he thought would be important to his two daughters. Those lessons turned into a published book, “Wherever You Go There You Are” that was released earlier this year. “If I got hit by a proverbial bus that took me out, this book…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Derrick Allen Henton, 20; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and third offense habitual offender; arrested June 15 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned June 17; preliminary hearing: July 3; bail: $500,000 cash. See related story here.…

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Police news, posted June 20, 2024

June 20, 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 Wednesday, June 19, 2024: 9:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Dennis Road north of Johnson Road, Amber Township. 2:58 p.m., alarm activation, Victory Township. 7:50 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Beaune Road south of Leggers…

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Recent births, posted June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

Makayla Sabina Morales, the daughter of Jessica Mercado and Jesus Morales of Walkerville, was born on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Goldie Jean Knizacky, the daughter of Kaitlin Walker and Stephen Knizacky of Ludington, was born Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local…

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Employment: Media Support/Online Learning Support Specialist

June 20, 2024

Employment: Media Support/Online Learning Support Specialist Mason County Central School District is hiring a high school Media Support/Online Learning Specialist. The job includes facilitating and assisting students taking online classes and serving as high school librarian and media center specialist. A bachelor’s degree in education is required along with a valid teaching certificate. Salaried position contracted through third party. For…

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Obituary: Ivan J. Anthony, 86, of Summit Township

June 19, 2024

Ivan James Anthony, 86, of Summit Township, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.  Ivan was born on September 4, 1937 in Eden Township, the son of Ernest and Matilda (Terryn) Anthony and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1955. Having grown up on a farm, Ivan was very involved with 4-H throughout his childhood.  It made…

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Ludington Rite Aid to close

June 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — Rite Aid, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, has recently announced that it will close 12 more Michigan stores, including the Ludington location, as the company seeks to exit federal bankruptcy protection. A document filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey on Monday did not state when the stores will close or what will happen to…

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Lessons in flight

June 19, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — This week students entering grades four through 12 have been learning about aviation during a Summer Aviation Camp being held at Mason County Airport. This is the second year the…

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More input wanted for community center survey

June 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has been in the process of conducted a survey asking county residents about the potential development of a multigenerational community center. While the Foundation has met a measurable goal of 5 percent response, more input is wanted. “The survey aimed to gather input from 5% of Mason County residents, which was recommended…

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Library to host tie-dye making

June 19, 2024

The Mason County District Library will hold tie-dye t-shirt making programs next week at both libraries: Monday, June 24 at the Ludington library and Wednesday, June 26 at the Scottville library, beginning at 1 p.m. each day. Participants can bring their own item to tie-dye or may purchase a shirt from the library, while supplies last, for $5 each. The…

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Obituary: Marilyn Grace Johnson, 96, of Ludington

June 19, 2024

Marilyn Grace Johnson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Wesley S. and Grace H. (Gordon) Hawley. She was a graduate of Ludington High School. Later, she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Harding University, something she was very proud of. She was…

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MCC Middle School honor roll

June 19, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students made the A/B honor roll for the third trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. Sixth grade Madison Carr Bodie Christensen Gunner Cole Annabelle Conway Evelyn Cronk Griffin DeKuiper Treesa DeLeon Kaitlynn Hawke Owen Henry Clara…

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Police news, posted June 19, 2024

June 19, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 18, 2024: 4:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road south of Beard Road, Eden Township. 8:06 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of US 10, Amber Township. 4:30…

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Recent death: Evelyn Lillian (Gould) Hartley, 86, of Scottville

June 19, 2024

  Evelyn Lillian (Gould) Hartley, 86, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…

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Recent death: Calvin Warren Young, 76, formerly of Free Soil

June 19, 2024

  Calvin Warren Young, 76, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Free Soil, died on Tuesday, June 11, 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 __________ Support Local News Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – Hart Middle School

June 19, 2024

Employment: Special Education Teacher – Hart Middle School This is a paid posting. Posted until June 25, 2024. 

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