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MCC Band Boosters to hold Christmas Expo

November 19, 2025

Vendors still being accepted SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Band Boosters will host its annual Christmas Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Mason County Central High School. The fundraising event will feature vendors selling a variety of holiday gifts. All proceeds benefit the MCC band program. Vendors wishing to participate may email mccbandboosters@gmail.com…

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Recent births, published Nov. 19, 2025

November 19, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Kallen Michael Gilchrist, the son of Aurelia Stone and Lorenz Gilchrist of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Recent death: Virgil Gene Rowe, 57, of Ludington

November 19, 2025

  Virgil Gene Rowe, 57, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 17, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a monetary donation to Grace Funeral Home to assist in covering the cost of expenses. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…

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MCC eSports team ends regular season 5-3, to compete in playoffs

November 18, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartan Mario Kart eSports team is ranked 12th in the state and will race against No. 21 Portland High School in the state playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 20.  The Spartans were ranked as high as No. 3…

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Ludington Rotary Club’s auction is Dec. 3

November 18, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Limited tickets remain available for The Rotary Club of Ludington’s 26th Annual Holiday Auction and Gala, Wednesday, Dec. 3, starting at 6 p.m., at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event features a live and silent auction of nearly 200 items and special opportunities such as a sled dog ride, dinner parties and more donated by businesses and…

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