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MCC implements districtwide computer science instruction

February 4, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools has launched its first-ever, districtwide computer science program during the 2025–26 school year. The program introduces structured instruction from all grade levels, kindergarten through 12, as part of a long-term effort to prepare students for a technology-driven…

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February 4, 2026

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Police news, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 – 8:09 p.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 freeway south of Ludington rest area, Summit Township. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 – 7:28 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…

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Varsity Boys Basketball — MCC tops Orchard View

February 4, 2026

MUSKEGON — Mason County Central was victorious over the Orchard View Cardinals Tuesday night, winning 54-38. “It was a tight first half of basketball, with us leading 22–19 at the break,” said MCC Coach Chris VanderHaag. “We struggled at times to find a rhythm offensively in the first half. In the second half, we settled in and started playing our…

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Obituary: Warren Billings, 79, of Ludington

February 4, 2026

Warren Billings, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Warren, lovingly known as Zeb, was born on November 2, 1945, to the late VeLoid and Lucille (Brickley) Billings. He was a 1964 graduate of Ludington High School. Later, he earned his locksmith diploma. On July 26, 1975, he married Sherry (Carlson) Billings, sharing over 50 years by…

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