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Employment: Agriculture Technician

February 17, 2025

Employment: Agriculture Technician The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking an Agriculture Technician to provide technical expertise to agricultural clientele in the area, carry out the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and provide guidance on soil health and improvement techniques. This is a fast-paced job as part of a welcoming team in a beautiful area. This position is funded by…

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Recent births, published Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Victoria Lynn Rodriguez, the daughter of Jenna and Christian Rodriguez of Oceana County, was born on Friday, February 14, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

February 16, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (virtual learning day) Ludington Area School District Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee West Shore Community College…

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Obituary: Linda Kay McLouth, 87, of Hart

February 14, 2025

On Friday February 7, 2025, Linda Kay McLouth, 87, of Hart, joined her beloved husband, Clem, in Heaven on his birthday.  She was born September 7, 1937, in Mason, Michigan daughter of Lyle and Evelyn (Diehl) Tompkins. Linda grew up in Oceana County and attended Hart Public Schools, graduating from Hart High School in 1956.  During her senior year, Linda…

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Obituary: Flossie Alna Miller, 92, of Pentwater, formerly of New Era

February 11, 2025

Flossie Alna Miller, 92, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.  Flossie was born on December 20, 1932 in Ludington, the daughter of Andrew Edward and Winnie Ethel (Lincoln) Dains, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1950.  On July 4, 1953 she married Donald B. Miller and they celebrated 54 years together before Donald preceded her…

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