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Free Soil man arrested after alleged meth-fueled 911 call claiming his family was murdered

October 14, 2024

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —  A 43-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Oct. 13, at 4:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of East Hoague Road after he allegedly made a 911 call “reporting numerous persons in his residence who had killed his family,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.  “He further reported that a subject…

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Historical Society’s Marchido School wins state award

October 13, 2024

VANDALIA, Cass County — The Mason County Historical Society was recently awarded the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse of the Year Award at the 2024 Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association Annual Conference. The honor highlights the rich history and careful preservation of the Marchido School now located at Mason…

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The Wayne Diaries: Coast to coast motorcycle journey begins

October 13, 2024

By Wayne Dewyer, MCP Contributor  Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is on his next adventure, a coast-to-coast motorcycle trip. From time to time, Wayne has been updating the readers of MCP about his journey. You can also follow him by subscribing to…

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MCC homecoming queen and king crowned

October 11, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central crowned its 2024 homecoming queen and king Friday evening…

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Photo feature: Northern lights

October 11, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief I have been a professional photographer…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 11, 2024

October 11, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rebecca Lee Reamer, 43; carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearms, reckless…

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Police news, published Oct. 11, 2024

October 11, 2024

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 Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024: 6:55…

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Obituary: Carol Briggs, 93, of Scottville

October 11, 2024

Carol May Briggs crossed over from her temporal life here on this earth to her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her heavenly Father on October…

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MCC tradition: Homecoming spirit week tractor parade

October 10, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The students of Mason County Central…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Oct. 10, 2024

October 10, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -David Alexander Williams, 42, pleaded guilty Oct. 9 to a reduced charge…

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Deputies busy with crashes

October 10, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Oct. 9,…

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County MI Neighborhood Home Rehabilitation Program

October 10, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County MI Neighborhood Home Rehabilitation Program Homeowner rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 per household are available for residents of Mason County with incomes at or below 120%…

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County Repair Deferred Loan Program

October 10, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County Repair Deferred Loan Program Homeowner Rehab funds up to $40,000 per household are available for residents of Mason County with incomes at or below 80% of…

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Public Notice: Appointment to Mason County Road Commission

October 10, 2024

Public Notice: Appointment to Mason County Road Commission Applications for appointment to the Mason County Road Commission Board will be received by the Mason County Board of Commissioners for one…

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Recent death: Kirtley S. “Curt” Winn II, 86, of Scottville

October 10, 2024

Kirtley S. “Curt” Winn II, 86, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

October 10, 2024

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a complete…

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Photo Feature: “Heavenly Glory” by Todd Reed

October 9, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Professional photographer Todd Reed created the image “Heavenly Glory” Monday evening, Oct. 7. “Victory Trinity Lutheran Church has long been one of my photographic muses,” Reed said.…

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Repeat shoplifter faces prison for string of thefts

October 9, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman with a criminal history of shoplifting pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree retail fraud and two counts of third-offense…

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