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Muskegon has seen great success with cruise ships

June 13, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Cruise ships have been visiting Muskegon, just 60 miles south of Ludington, on a regular basis for the past nine years, thanks to the foresight of the Muskegon County government. The main dock for the three cruise ship lines that visit Muskegon is Heritage Landing, which is owned by the county. “Thanks to the…

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Guardians of the lakes: Inside the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

June 13, 2025

By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributor  LUDINGTON – On any given summer weekend in Ludington, the shores and lake are bustling with swimmers, boats, and tourists. Overseeing all the activity is Deputy Mike Fort and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, dedicated to ensuring that…

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College access support sessions at Mason County libraries

June 13, 2025

Mason County College Access Network, in collaboration with the Mason County Promise and West Shore Community College, is hosting support workshops for college-curious folks. WSCC academic advisors Jack Boitel and Amy Pepper, Mason County Promise Zone Post-Secondary Advisor Emily Merten, and Mason County College Access Network…

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Police news, published June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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: Wednesday, June 11, 2025:…

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Fin & Feather Club to hold Steel Plate Shoots

June 13, 2025

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will hold three Steel Plate Shoots over the summer: Saturday, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. Check in is at 8:30…

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Celebration of life notice: Diane Sommerfeldt, 42, of Fountain

June 13, 2025

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 for Diane Michele (Jankoviak) Sommerfeldt of Fountain who passed away on April 30, 2025 at the age of…

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Recent death: Larry J. Sorensen, 77, of Ludington

June 13, 2025

Larry J. Sorensen, 77, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 8, 2025. A visitation for Larry will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at…

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Recent death: Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington

June 13, 2025

Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, Mich., died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025,…

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Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn

June 13, 2025

Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn State of Michigan 17th Circuit Court Family Division 180 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 SAFE DELIVERY OF NEWBORN To: Birthparents of a…

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Dune communities, emergency workers tackle response challenges

June 12, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Emergency response leaders, dune community leaders and residents from Oceana and Mason counties met Thursday, June 12, at the Little…

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Rural Fire Authority’s CPR machines increase chances of survival

June 11, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Performing CPR on a patient who is experiencing cardiac arrest can be tiresome and inconsistent. To help alleviate this issue, the Mason County…

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Recent death: Sharon Kay Bluhm, 73, of Ludington

June 11, 2025

Sharon Kay Bluhm, 73, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Mass…

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Custer VFW holding Summer Kickoff Fundraiser June 21

June 11, 2025

CUSTER — Custer VFW Gold Bar Post #5096, 2022 E. State St. (US 10) is hosting an all-day Summer Kickoff Fundraiser on Saturday, June 21. An entry cost of $5…

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Killer Queen promises the full Freddy Mercury experience

June 11, 2025

By Kate Watkins, MCP Contributor HAMLIN TWP – Killer Queen, A Tribute to Queen will be performing at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., on Tuesday, July 8. The Queen…

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Police news, published June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, June 10, 2025: 2:03…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Donald Glenn Fitch, 42, pleaded guilty Feb. 11 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced June 10…

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Obituary: Lester ‘Les’ Theron Lichte, 93 of Ludington

June 11, 2025

Lester “Les” Theron Lichte, 93 of Ludington, formerly of Farwell, passed away on Monday June 9, 2025. Les was born on December 22, 1931, in Ludington, the son of the…

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Obituary: Loretta Lee Moore, 83, formerly of Carr Settlement

June 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Lee Moore, who died peacefully at the age of 83 on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Loretta was born…

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Obituary: James Edward Martin, 90, of Ludington

June 11, 2025

James Edward Martin, 90, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born May 22, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Maude…

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Request for Mowing Bids, Village of Custer

June 11, 2025

Request for Mowing Bids, Village of Custer The Village of Custer is accepting bids for mowing two locations within the Village. Location one is the Custer Village Hall (Custer Fire…

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Ariel Walters LeClair receives MCC Courage of Gabe Award

June 10, 2025

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 Upper Elementary fifth grade student…

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