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Obituary: Wallace Larsen, 83, of Ludington.

July 7, 2022

Obituary: Wallace Larsen, 83, of Ludington. Wallace “Wally” Irving Larsen, 83, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.  He was born May 22, 1939, in Milwaukee to Irving and Marian “Susie” (Bartelt) Larsen. Wally worked for Harrison Oil in Brookfield, Wisconsin for over 40 years. He was a devout Jehovah’s Witness. He dedicated his life to Jehovah…

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Free biometric screening for seniors at Scottville Area Senior Center.

July 7, 2022

Free biometric screening for seniors at Scottville Area Senior Center. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital personnel will conduct a free biometric screening for seniors at Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., on Friday, July 15, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m.…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 7, 2022.

July 7, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 7, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…

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US 31 freeway construction begins Monday. 

July 6, 2022

US 31 freeway construction begins Monday.  The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced major construction on US 31 freeway will begin Monday, July 11. The project will include full closure of southbound US 31 between Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive from July 11 to July 22. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on Pere Marquette Highway to Oceana Drive…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 5, 2022

July 5, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 5, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:  Felonies – Brent Ryan Wicklund, 40; illegally driving away a vehicle; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 10, 2022; arraigned, June 23, 2022; bail, $2,500 cash/surety; preliminary examination, July 13, 1:30 p.m.  – Anthony Stuart Blowers, 35;…

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