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We have shut down the app, but we are still going strong!

February 20, 2023

We have shut down the app, but we are still going strong! Many of our readers have likely noticed that we no longer have an app. But, there are alternatives (please read below). We ran a post about this a few weeks ago warning that we were going to take the app off line. Please note that Mason County Press…

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Obituary: Kenneth Beachum, 92, of Shelby

February 20, 2023

Obituary: Kenneth Beachum, 92, of Shelby Kenneth “Beach” Wayne Beachum, 92, of Shelby, was called home by his Lord, Wednesday, February 15, 2023, with the love of his life at his side.  He was born May 23, 1930, in Shelby, the son of Earl and Ruth (Hedges) Beachum. Beach proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1947 until…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Alan E. James Boyette, of 288 McLaren Lake Rd., Hesperia; OCSO; fourth-degree fleeing police and operating without a license. Probable cause hearing: Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Meredith Anne Cushman, of…

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Ludington man sentenced to prison for killing infant son faces charges in Oceana County

February 17, 2023

Ludington man sentenced to prison for killing infant son faces charges in Oceana County LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington man who was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Feb. 15, to 25-70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son now also faces breaking and entering and home invasion charges in Oceana County. Craig David Overla pleaded “no…

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Ludington hospital sponsoring first aid/CPR/AED training

February 17, 2023

Ludington hospital sponsoring first aid/CPR/AED training LUDINGTON — Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington hospital community services team is hosting a Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED training on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon. Seats are limited so register now by calling 231.845.2222. The team is also offering CPR, first aid and…

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