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Service Notice: William Ronald Crilley, 85, of Ludington

March 24, 2025

William Ronald Crilley, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove…

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Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II, City of Ludington

March 24, 2025

Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II, City of Ludington The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Operator II position. Requires a CDL License (Class A with a tanker endorsement) and residency within 20 miles from the city boundaries within six months of hire date. Must obtain a Ml S-4 Water Distribution License within three years of hire…

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Mason County educators present at state reading conference

March 23, 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 was represented recently at the Michigan Reading Association’s 69th annual conference held earlier this month at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Mason County Central High School teachers Becky Gerhart and Katarina Moore and Mason County…

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Badger turns 72 today

March 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger turns 72 years ago today. On March 21, 1953, the 410-foot Badger made its maiden voyage from Ludington to Milwaukee. It was the last of the great cross-lake ferries built for service on Lake Michigan, a tradition that began in Ludington 150 years ago this year. In 1951, the C&O Railroad…

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Observing World Down Syndrome Day: A story of awareness, advocacy, and accomplishment

March 21, 2025

Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, West Michigan Community Mental Health director of public relations and customer services Friday, March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stereotypes, and celebrating the lives and achievements of…

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