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Mark Peterson: Pursuing adventures abroad and at home

December 14, 2022

Mark Peterson: Pursuing adventures abroad and at home Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BENONA TOWNSHIP — Mark Peterson grew up on his family’s fruit farm, helping in the orchards and later in the processing plant located on Oceana Drive. His parents, Earl and Linda…

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Obituary: Candace Sprague, 75, of Mears

December 14, 2022

Obituary: Candace Sprague, 75, of Mears It is with overwhelming sadness and heartbreak that we share the passing of Candace “Candy” Lee Sprague, 75, of Mears. Candy passed away peacefully in her home on December 9, 2022, when she joined her Heavenly Father. Candy was born June 16, 1947, to Anne Mae and James William Allmon. She grew up in…

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Respiratory therapist John Bottrell honored with Bee Award

December 13, 2022

Respiratory therapist John Bottrell honored with Bee Award John Bottrell, registered respiratory therapist at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), was selected as the Bee Award winner by Lynda Holcomb, RN who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps the…

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Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students

December 13, 2022

Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students In its continuing effort to support youth pursuing careers in agriculture, Ceres Solutions will offer $25,000 through scholarships to high school seniors and college students this coming spring. Students receiving the scholarships will be selected based on their commitment to agricultural youth programs and their desire to pursue higher education. “Our employee group…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 8, 2022

December 8, 2022

Recent births, posted Dec. 8, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Andrew…

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