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Family of murdered man thankful for US Congressman’s apology

February 9, 2023

Family of murdered man thankful for US Congressman’s apology Although pleased with the written apology, the family is awaiting a public apology from the politician. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor A Mears family was outraged after a former Mason County man who was charged with murdering a family member four years ago was honored recently by the House Judiciary Committee. However,…

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Driver in deadly US 10-31 crash criminally charged; victim was from Shelby

February 9, 2023
Driver in deadly US 10-31 crash criminally charged; victim was from Shelby

Driver in deadly US 10-31 crash criminally charged; victim was from Shelby LUDINGTON — The driver involved in a deadly crash on US 10-31 in Amber Township last October — Zachary Scott Martinsen, 29, of Ludington — has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a 10-year felony of reckless driving causing death, according to Mason County Sheriff…

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ESD continues threat assessment trainings

February 9, 2023

ESD continues threat assessment trainings West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A special school behavioral threat assessment training was held recently at the West Michigan Research Station on Oceana Drive. The training was part of a series of trainings that…

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Congressman Moolenaar introduces bill to help veterans enter workforce

February 9, 2023

Congressman Moolenaar introduces bill to help veterans enter workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced legislation that would help veterans who are finishing their military service and going into the workforce. Specifically, Moolenaar’s legislation, H.R. 728, would allow states to use federal funding to create their own fellowship programs to help veterans find jobs and then be employed…

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CTE criminal justice students begin safer drive campaign

February 8, 2023

CTE criminal justice students begin safer drive campaign West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Criminal Justice program will host an open house…

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