Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education

January 17, 2025

Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a graduate School of Social Work Program approved by the Michigan Board of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher

January 17, 2025

Employment: Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SCI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval 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…

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Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist

January 17, 2025

Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Speech and Language Pathologist.  Must have a master’s degree in the area of speech and language pathology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources Department, West Shore ESD, 2130 West…

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Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education

January 17, 2025

Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education. Master’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources,…

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Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

January 17, 2025

Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Tiered Projects and Programs January 17, 2025 Mason County 5300 W. US 10 Highway Ludington, MI  49431 231-843-7999 On or about January 27, 2025, Mason County will request the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to release Community Block Development (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and…

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Employment: School Psychologist

January 17, 2025

Employment: School Psychologist West Shore Educational School District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education 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,…

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Community Mental Health hires new CEO

January 16, 2025

LUDINGTON –The West Michigan Community Mental Health board recently hired a Julia Rupp as its new chief executive officer. Rupp replaces Lisa Williams who is leaving the position for a job in Florida. From 2012 to 2023 Rupp was the CEO of HealthWest behavioral health clinic in Muskegon. Since then she has been the principal of a mental health consulting…

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Two people injured in US 10 crash

January 16, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle rear-end crash on US 10 near Schoenherr Road Wednesday, Jan. 15, around 5:15 p.m. received “non-life-threatening” injuries, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 33-year-old Irons man and a 64-year-old Fountain woman were both…

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Recent death: David Luskin, 74, of Ludington

January 16, 2025

David Lee Luskin, 74, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. 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…

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March for Life to be held Jan. 26

January 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — The annual Memorial Service for the Unborn and Silent March for Life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 beginning at 2 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The event is sponsored by Mason County Right to Life. The service will include a lighting ceremony and a guest speaker who will share her story as a…

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Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk

January 16, 2025

Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a District Court Deputy Clerk.  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 jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…

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Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer

January 16, 2025

Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Deputy Animal Control Officer.  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 jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…

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Rogers named president of Hardman Construction

January 15, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Joe Rogers has been named as the new president of Hardman Construction. Rogers replaces Todd Schrader, who has served as president and chief executive officer since 2012 and will now serve exclusively as CEO. Hardman Construction is considered a leader in the geotechnical construction industry,. The Hardman Construction leadership team also includes: Marty Gamble continuing in his role as vice…

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Scottville to eliminate police department

January 15, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission voted Monday, Jan. 13, to eliminate the city police department. The action was the result of a deficit the city is facing, according to Interim City Manager Clarence Goodlein. Last fall, Interim City Manager Clarence Goodlein reported to the commission that the city was nearly $500,000 in debt due to various incidences of overspending…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Robert Edwin Reynolds II, 33, pleaded guilty Oct. 29 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Jan. 14 to 14 months to 20 years in prison with credit for 45 days served in jail and $198 in fines and costs. – Liltrese Lynnette Childers, 39, pleaded guilty…

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Police report, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

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, Jan. 14, 2025: 11:38 a.m., a 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested following a 911 call reporting a domestic assault, 3600 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, Summit Township. “During the arrest, the…

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Recent births, published Jan. 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Gunner Leroy Peterson, the son of Aubrey Parcher and Nathaniel Peterson of Scottville, was born on Monday, January 13, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Barge expected in Pere Marquette Lake Wednesday – shanties need to move

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has announced a barge is expected in Pere Marquette Lake between 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The barge is destined for the Oxy Chemical dock on the east side of the lake near Copeyon Park. It will be breaking ice, making the ice unsafe. In a statement from the police department,…

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10th annual Pure Ludington BRRRewfest is Jan. 25

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The 10th annual Pure Ludington BRRRewfest will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington. The event is coordinated by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County with proceeds supporting the Friends of the Ludington State Park. The event offers an afternoon filled with product sampling, live music, food, and…

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Applications being accepted for Momentum Business Plan Competition

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The application period for the 2025 Momentum Business Plan Competition is now open until March 24. The competition will award $15,000 cash to a small business, plus a $10,000 in support services. Any Mason County for-profit or non-profit venture with a viable business idea, plan or invention, or existing organization or company with less than $250,000 in sales…

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Police news, published Jan. 14, 2025

January 14, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Jan. 13, 2025: 1:10 a.m., (Ludington Police Department),  a 40-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for assault and battery, 100 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason County…

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