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WSCC millage renewal appears headed for passage

May 7, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s operating millage renewal proposal appears headed for passage following the release of unofficial election results from Manistee County Tuesday night. The proposal maintains the current rate of 0.9604 mills, generating approximately $4.1 million annually over a 10-year period. These funds have historically supported facility maintenance, program equipment, and capital…

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MCC, MCE communities celebrate agriculture

May 7, 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 — Mason County Central Schools, in partnership with Mason County Eastern, held a Community and Family Engagement Agriculture Night Wednesday at the MCC Upper Elementary. Over 330 people attended the annual event designed to connect families with local…

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MCC JV softball tops Pine River twice behind hot bats, aggressive defense

May 7, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s junior varsity softball team put together a complete performance Thursday night, sweeping Pine River in a West Michigan D League doubleheader at Spartan Community Field. The Spartans rolled to a…

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Bus tour will explore the former Mason & Oceana Railroad

May 7, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The whistles of the Mason & Oceana Railroad have been silent for more than a century, but this spring local historians will once again bring the “Miserable & Ornery” back to life. Back by popular demand following 2024’s sold-out railroad history excursion, the Mason County Historical Society will host “Touring the Mason & Oceana Railroad” from…

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North Custer Road paving to begin Tuesday

May 7, 2026

Motorists traveling on North Custer Road in Mason County should expect delays beginning Tuesday, May 12 as paving work gets underway in Custer, Sherman and Free Soil townships. The Mason County Road Commission announced Custer Road will be reduced to one lane with flag control starting May 12 while crews complete hot mix asphalt paving and gravel shoulder work. The…

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