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31st MCC Community Auction takes place Saturday

March 3, 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 —The 31st Mason County Central Community Auction will take place on Saturday, March 7 at the Graystone Event Center, located at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4079 W. US 10-31, Amber Township. The event typically raises about…

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MCC Chess Team ends season 3-3

March 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Chess Team ended its season with a 3-3 record. The team’s shortened season ended last Friday when it traveled to…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: LHS tops Reed City in district opener

March 3, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CADILLAC — Ludington defeated Reed City in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 2, District 35…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCC falls in district quarterfinals

March 3, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. MAPLE CITY…

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Police news, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

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: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026:…

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Obituary: Larry Arnold Rogner, 77, of Ludington

March 3, 2026

Larry Arnold Rogner, 77, of Ludington, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026.  He was born April 10, 1948, in Frankenmuth, the son of the…

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Obituary: Ronald Francis Heglund, 68, of Scottville

March 3, 2026

Ronald Francis Heglund, 68, of Scottville passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Ron was born on February 7, 1958 in Ludington, the son of Frank F. and Marcella V.…

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Recent death: Margaret Anne (Sjoholm) Hayes, 85, of Ludington

March 3, 2026

Margaret Anne (Sjoholm) Hayes, 85, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher

March 3, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.…

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Man suffers medical emergency while performing maintenance on tugboat

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — A maintenance worker suffered a medical emergency Monday morning while working on the articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41, which is docked at the Rieth-Riley Construction dock. Emergency personnel…

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West Shore Wolves 12U defeat Mt. Pleasant

March 2, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CADILLAC —…

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MCC school board asks for public feedback in superintendent search

March 2, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is asking the MCC community members to fill out a survey that will assist the board in its search for a…

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Try Hockey for Free event is Saturday

March 2, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program, will host a free Try Hockey for Free event on Saturday, March 7…

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Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club launches in March at Ludington library

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON  — Youth ages 5–12 are invited to join the new Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club, a free hands‑on program running Thursday afternoons throughout March at the Mason County District…

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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction…

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Young Spartans and Orioles compete in winter basketball league

March 1, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. Learning life…

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MCC esports team ranked No. 1 in state

March 1, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — After their Final Four appearance in the fall state championships, the…

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Varsity Swimming and Diving: Orioles dominate conference finals

March 1, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. Photos contributed…

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Library launches bookmark contest

March 1, 2026

The Mason County District Library is sponsoring a bookmark contest in celebration of Reading Month. This year’s theme is the library’s summer reading theme “Unearth a Story!,” which is all…

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Fire destroys Sherman Township house

February 28, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments from the Mason County Rural Fire Authority were called to a house fire at 3038 N. Tuttle Road Saturday morning.…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles are district champions

February 27, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. Photos by…

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