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MCC’s Jeff Mount reflects on 27 years of service as retirement nears

June 23, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — After 27 years serving Mason County Central Schools, including the past 20 as superintendent, Jeff Mount is preparing to close a career defined not by personal accomplishments, but by a commitment to community, students and perseverance. Mount’s…

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Ludington replaces traffic cones with concrete barriers near AndyS

June 23, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has replaced traffic cones with concrete barricades along the west side of the 100 block of South Rath Avenue adjacent to the future AndyS Restaurant, citing public safety concerns tied to an ongoing legal dispute over the building’s structural support columns. The concrete barricades, which extend into the roadway and…

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Promise Zone to broaden scholarship opportunities for Mason County students

June 23, 2026

MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Promise Zone will mark two milestones in 2027: 10 years of offering the Mason County Promise to local graduates and its first major expansion to additional postsecondary institutions. Beginning with the Class of 2027, eligible Promise Scholars will be able to choose between two scholarship pathways: the Promise Community Scholarship Path and the Promise…

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Ludington State Park announces next round of summer activities

June 23, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington State Park’s summer nature and recreation series continues Sunday, June 21, through Saturday, July 4, with free programs highlighting wildlife, natural history, outdoor skills, live music and hands-on learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released the next two weeks of programming, featuring daily activities at locations throughout the…

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Employment: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

June 23, 2026

The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residency requirement: must live within 20 miles of city boundaries within six months of hire date. Starting wage $24.24 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Strong knowledge of math, chemistry and biology is required. A written entrance exam may be part of…

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