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Local Special Olympics basketball teams will advance to state tournaments

March 18, 2025

Submitted by Duane Tyndall, Area 24 Special Olympics SHEPARD — Area 24 Special Olympics basketball recently attended the State District Tournament earlier this month in Shepard.  The three area teams Be Brave, Chaos and Tornados all competed in respective divisions each playing two games. The Be Brave team competed in Division 7 winning its first game in a tight match…

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MCC Middle School 2nd trimester honor roll

March 18, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students earned their place on the A/B Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2024-2025 school year: Sixth Grade Avoca Alway Adelynn Barnhart Gavin Bell Kaleb Burns Tanner Charles Easton Coon Kade Dotson Brody…

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Obituary: Terry Cooley, 67, of Ludington

March 18, 2025

Terry Lynn (Burelson) Cooley, 67, of Ludington, formerly of Pickney, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Wyandotte, on September 10, 1957, Terry was a cherished member of the community and a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1975. Furthering her education at Washtenaw Community College, Terry achieved her degree as a registered nurse, a testament to…

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Obituary: Reno Cooper, 31, of Ludington

March 18, 2025

Reno Frederick Cooper went to be with his son, Layne Eliot Scott VanVleet, in Heaven on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Reno was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born June 26, 1993, to Frederick and Debra (McIntyre) Cooper, in Ludington. Reno had a variety of interests and hobbies, ranging from a love of fan fiction, westerns,…

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Over 3,800 attend Family AfFAIR

March 17, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Over 3,800 people attended the 33rd Family AfFAIR Saturday, March 15, held at Mason County Central High School. According to Angela Taylor, one of the event’s coordinators, the event drew people from seven counties. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for local families. The 60-plus groups and…

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