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Employment: JV Girls Volleyball Coach

June 9, 2025

Employment: JV Girls Volleyball Coach Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until June 24, 2025

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Obituary: Milred K. Beard, 98, of Pentwater

June 7, 2025

Mildred K. Beard, 98, of Pentwater went to heaven on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 with her son and caregiver for the last 16 years at her bedside.  Mildred was born on September 20, 1926 in Chicago, the daughter of Carl and Ella (Wehmus) Wigren.  On August 17, 1951 she married Robert Beard in Ludington and they celebrated 57 years together until Robert…

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Obituary: Carolyn Sue Hood, 73, of Ludington

June 6, 2025

Carolyn Sue Hood, 73, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1951, in Jackson to Alvin and Louise (Robins) Mackey. Carolyn was known for her generous heart, hardworking spirit, and unmatched talent in crafting. If you knew her, you likely received a handmade gift – whether it…

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Obituary: Judy Kay Copenhaver, 69, of Hart

June 4, 2025

Judy Kay Copenhaver, 69, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home. She was born July 28, 1955, in Hart, the daughter of Merrill and Lillian (Clark) Eckholm. Judy was a loving daughter, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She loved spending time with her family, whether having a picnic, going camping, or having family get-togethers. She especially…

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House severely damaged by dune grass fire

June 2, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Multiple emergency agencies responded to what began as a dune grass fire that turned into a house fire Monday afternoon just north of the Mason-Oceana county line. Riverton Fire Department was initially called to Montgomery Drive south of the Bass Lake outlet near Lake Michigan at 12:50 p.m. for a reported dune grass…

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