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Expect heavy northbound traffic on US 31 for Electric Forest

June 16, 2025

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest, the massive music festival that draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the country and beyond, takes place this week at the Double JJ Resort. The event runs Thursday through Sunday, June 19-22. Expect heavy northbound traffic on US 31 in that area beginning Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18, with early arrival EF…

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Obituary: Sue Jean Petipren, 87, of Scottville

June 16, 2025

Sue Jean Petipren, 87, of Scottville was carried to the angels early Sunday morning, June 15, 2025.  Sue was born on April 14, 1938 in Belding, the daughter of Melvin A. and Vara E. (Irish) Mann.  On November 12, 1960 she married Edward J. Petipren at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ionia and they celebrated 55 years together before Ed…

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Trio arrested on cocaine charges

June 16, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Three people were arrested by Ludington Police Department Sunday on drug-related charges. The arrest occurred at 1:22 a.m. following a search warrant execution in the 5000 block of West Barton Street. A 42-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for delivery of cocaine. Charged with possession of cocaine were two Ludington men, ages 39 and 64. The police…

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MCC Upper Elementary 3rd Trimester Honor Roll

June 16, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Upper Elementary students earned all As and Bs in the third trimester of the 2024-2025 school year. Third Grade: Colton Argue Isaac Austin Arthur Billings Easton Black Anthony Bosley Landri Bredernitz Asher Briggs Anderson Chalko Hensley…

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Obituary: Larry James Sorensen, 77, of Ludington

June 16, 2025

Larry James Sorensen, 77, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday June 8, 2025. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War era as a paratrooper. During his lifetime, he performed over 100 jumps. Larry enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. He was a long-time member of the…

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