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Obituary: Katherine Lemere, 57, of Ludington

March 7, 2023

Obituary: Katherine Lemere, 57, of Ludington Katherine Kay Lemere, 57, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1965, the daughter of William and Virginia Rose Lemere.  Katherine was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She loved being in nature, especially at the State Park where she loved to feed…

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Conservation group seeks feedback from ORV trail users

March 7, 2023

Conservation group seeks feedback from ORV trail users The North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) is asking for assistance from the off road vehicle (ORV) community. NCCISMA serves as the hub for those concerned with invasive species within Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford counties.  Several locations within NCCISMA are well-known and popular destinations for ORV users.…

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Medal of Honor mural being moved this week

March 6, 2023

Medal of Honor mural being moved this week American Legion, Historical Society still in need of funds LUDINGTON — A mural honoring Mason County’s two Medal of Honor recipients is being removed this week from the downtown building that has hosted it since it was created. The mural, title “Medal of Honor Recipients: Ludington’s Own,” is currently located on the…

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Scottville Elementary celebrates March is Reading month with pirate theme

March 6, 2023

Scottville Elementary celebrates March is Reading month with pirate theme Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Like many local elementary schools, Scottville Elementary (Mason County Central’s lower elementary) is observing the March is Reading Month with a variety of activities to get kids excited…

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Embezzlement trial against Scottville woman begins

March 6, 2023

Embezzlement trial against Scottville woman begins LUDINGTON — The trial of a 35-year-old Scottville woman began today with jury selection. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht faces 12 charges for allegedly abusing her authority as a guardian and embezzling from 11 vulnerable adults she as appointed by the Mason County Probate Court to protect. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed eight felony counts, one…

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