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Badger season now set to start June 1

April 19, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry Service has announced a change in the start of the 2024 sailing season. The season is now scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 1. Previously, the company had announced that the season would begin on Friday, June 14. The Badger’s 2023 season was cut short due to the failure of…

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The Mason County Quiz, April 19

April 19, 2024

The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? See answers here.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief 1. Where is the southern terminus of M-116?…

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Man arrested for aggravated domestic assault

April 19, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for aggravated domestic assault in the 200 block of South James Street Thursday, April 18, around 1…

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MEA honors local Academic All-Stars

April 19, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, April 17, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized nine students from nine area high schools as Academic All-Stars during a banquet…

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Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission

April 19, 2024

Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver’s license Have safety toed boots with 6-inch cuffs Willing to take an…

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Employment: Secondary Science Teacher

April 19, 2024

Employment: Secondary Science Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until May 4, 2024.

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VIDEO: Traveling STEAM museum visits MCC elementary students

April 18, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Students from Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary experienced…

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Warrant arrests top police activity

April 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, April 16, 2024:…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jesse Jacob Hill, 34; assault with intent to do great bodily…

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‘First Amendment auditors’ hunting for clickbait

April 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Four men claiming to be “First Amendment auditors” have been making their rounds locally to bait police, government officials and business people to act unprofessionally…

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Obituary: Eric Neil Lindenau, Jr., 29, of Scottville

April 18, 2024

Eric Neil Lindenau Jr., 29, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Eric was born on January 26, 1995, the son of Eric and Lacy (Zay) Lindenau. He…

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Power outage in Scottville

April 17, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — A utility pole’s cross bar has broken off on South Main Street causing a power outage through much of the town, including some of the school buildings. Scottville…

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Man with 37 grams of meth in his vehicle arrested

April 17, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Branch man was arrested following a traffic stop…

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WSCC inducts new honors society members

April 17, 2024

WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta…

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Obituary: June Maynard, 70, of Fountain

April 17, 2024

June Ann Maynard, 70, of Fountain, formerly of the Volney area, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024. June was born on September 27, 1953, in Fremont, the daughter of…

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Obituary: Hilda Parker, 98, of Ludington

April 17, 2024

Hilda May (Brown) Parker, 98 of Ludington, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born in Ludington on September 29, 1925 to John and Albertha (Roberts)…

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Fire departments busy with brush fires

April 16, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Brush fires fanned by strong winds kept several fire departments busy Tuesday afternoon in Eden and Hamlin townships. At 3:29 p.m., Custer Fire Department was called…

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Chuck Wagon Pizza set to re-open Thursday

April 16, 2024

LUDINGTON — Chuck Wagon Pizza, 971 N. Lakeshore Dr.,  is set to re-open on Thursday, April 18 under new owner, Dr. Andy Riemer. There will be a ribbon cutting at…

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