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Mason-Oceana 911 log, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

August 7, 2026

The following is activity reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department and Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Among the more significant calls in Mason County, Mason County sheriff’s deputies investigated two breaking and entering complaints in Pere Marquette Township and Ludington, responded to a malicious destruction of property complaint in Hamlin Township, handled…

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Obituary: James David Waits, 70, of Hart

August 7, 2026

James David Waits, 70, of Hart, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. David was born on Nov. 12, 1955, the son of the late Mary (Wade) Freel and David Arnold Waits. David loved the life he was given. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed his time on the lake and river, fishing. David…

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Schwass family tradition in farming, education continues at WSCC

August 6, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — For Makenna Ingle, returning home to lead West Shore Community College’s Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology program is more than a career move. It’s the continuation of a family…

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Obituary: Baxter ‘Craig’ Stace, 84, of Hart

August 6, 2026

Baxter “Craig” Stace, 84, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 19, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the son of Ralph and Ruth (Cannon) Stace. Craig served six years in the US Navy until being honorably discharged in 1965. He was a member of the VFW Post 8893…

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Employment: 2nd Shift Plant Manager

August 6, 2026

Indian Summer is seeking a qualified 2nd Shift Plant Manager to join our team in Ludington. This is a high-impact leadership position where you’ll directly influence production performance, equipment reliability and team development while partnering with company leadership to improve efficiency, reliability and overall plant performance. Qualifications: • Proven leadership experience working with large-volume food production equipment and maintenance crews.…

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