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MCC community celebrates agriculture

May 9, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District held its fourth annual Community Agriculture Night Thursday at the Upper Elementary. Over 250 people attended the free event that featured multiple farming-related exhibits along with the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Science Lab. _____________ Please Support…

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Lake Jump raises over $33,000 for senior centers

May 9, 2025

Article submitted by Mason County senior centers LUDINGTON — Mason County’s four senior centers will share proceeds from Ludington Lake Jump 2025 which attracted more than $33,000 in donations and a large, enthusiastic crowd at Stearns Park on April 26. “The event exceeded our expectations,…

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Woman sent to prison for meth delivery/manufacturing

May 9, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old woman was sentenced to four to 30 years in prison for delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 6. Danielle Renae Perow pleaded “no contest” Feb. 25, 2025 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine.…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Brett Fredrick Portman, 66, pleaded guilty March 11 to three counts of breaking and entering…

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Wag and Walk event will raise money for Friends of Ludington Police

May 9, 2025

LUDINGTON — Friends of Ludington Police will host its inaugural Wag and Walk on Saturday, May 17. The fundraising walk will begin at Rotary Park at 2 p.m. with walkers…

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Calumet is first freighter to visit Ludington this shipping season

May 8, 2025

MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and…

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MCC 4-year H.G. Bacon Award recipients honored

May 8, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central High School seniors who have earned the…

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Scottville breaks ground on park improvements

May 8, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville and the Scottville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, May 8 on the city’s revitalization of Optimist Park and sculpture improvement…

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Fire damages Fountain garage

May 8, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — Three Mason County Rural Fire Authority departments responded to a fire that damaged a garage at 6855 E. Main St. Wednesday evening. Emergency units…

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Obituary: Walter Gordon Harthun, 81, of Ludington

May 8, 2025

Walter Gordon Harthun, 81, of Ludington, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He was born December 10, 1943, in Detroit, the son of…

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Obituary: Nellie Ann Ardolf, 80, of Ludington

May 8, 2025

Nellie Ann Ardolf, 80, of Ludington, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born October 15, 1944, in Nessen City, the daughter…

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Funeral service: Randy LaVerne Smith, 67, of Custer

May 8, 2025

A funeral service for Randy LaVerne Smith of Custer, who passed away on February 21, 2025 at the age of 67, will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at…

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Graveside service: Roselinda Martin, 85, of Branch

May 8, 2025

A graveside service for Roselinda Martin of Branch, who passed away at the age of 85 on January 7, 2025 will be held on Friday, May 16, at 11:30 a.m.,…

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MCC Ag Night is Thursday

May 7, 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 School District will host…

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Shirley Rasmussen honors memories of husband, son with Community Foundation campaign contribution

May 7, 2025

Submitted by the Community Foundation for Mason County Shirley Rasmussen, a member of the Mason County community for nearly a century, has made a recent contribution to the Campaign for…

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Intruder(s) break into home

May 7, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  EDEN TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a residence in the…

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Obituary: Scott David Alexander, 63, of Ludington

May 7, 2025

Scott David Alexander, 63, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Ludington. He was born October 14, 1961, in Midland, Mich., the oldest of three sons of Robert W.…

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LHS baseball honors fallen soldier Joe Lancour with new sign, uniform retirement

May 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A re-dedication ceremony, retiring Ludington High School varsity baseball uniform No. 3 was held Tuesday afternoon prior to the beginning of the LHS vs.…

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Man who attempted to disarm officer sent to prison

May 6, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man with a long criminal history was sentenced to 53 months to 40 years in prison for four convictions Tuesday, May…

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Ludington man faces prison term for escaping from police

May 6, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man who briefly escaped from police custody at the Mason County Courthouse last fall faces a six-year prison term after…

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MCP Boat Blog: MV Mark W. Barker in Muskegon; Undaunted/PM 41 in Ferrsyburg

May 6, 2025

MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and…

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