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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

April 9, 2026

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic school year. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 651. Application deadline: April 23, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until April 23, 2026

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Varsity Track & Field: Pentwater earns 26 medals, 17 personal bests at MCE invite

April 8, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — The Pentwater Falcon varsity track and field team opened the season with a strong showing, earning 26 medals and recording 17 personal bests in its first meet of the year. Competing with limited…

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Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born March 17, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard H. Sr., and Ann (VanDrunen) Balsitis. Rick had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and helping others, but most of all he loved being a papa. He absolutely adored his family. Rick was a kind…

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Obituary: Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 1, 1952, in Grand Haven, the son of the late James and Shirley (Veach) MacKay. Rick proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a…

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Employment: Housing Programs Director

April 6, 2026

Employment: Housing Programs Director IMMEDIATE OPENING – Full Time: FiveCAP, Inc., a locally-based not for profit organization is seeking qualified applicants with construction knowledge and experience to assist in the management of housing programs for low-income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Primary duties include: Oversight of client service, inspectors and contractors, program compliance, job tracking and reporting,…

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