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Children explore with “Kiki”

October 18, 2025

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Oceana Conservation District has been quietly offering structured opportunities for children to explore the outdoors for the past five years. There are a number of types of events which are provided including day camps, school field trips, workshops, and citizen science programs such as stream monitoring. I recently “stumbled” across one of the regular venues…

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MCC homecoming king and queen

October 17, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School crowned its homecoming king and queen during halftime of Friday’s varsity football game. The queen is Nicole Rosales, daughter of Missy Rosales and king is Markel Palma, son of Melissa Carpenter. The Spartans defeated the Shelby…

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Working the Lakes: Undaunted/PM41; Visiting the shipyard, part 2

October 17, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer October 7, 2025 found me boarding the S.S. Badger for a trip to Manitowoc, Wis. and then to Fincantieri Bay Ship Building in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., — known to locals as Bay Ship.  I boarded the Badger at 7 a.m. that morning meeting up with my editor and friend Rob Alway.  When onboard I…

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American Legion Auxiliary craft and vendor market is Saturday

October 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James Street. Food will be available to purchase at the Show.  There is no…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Fountain, Branch, Sherman, Sheridan Rep.

October 17, 2025

Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Fountain, Branch, Sherman, Sheridan Rep. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has an opening for the above position, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This is a three-year term. Applicants must reside within the Village of Fountain or townships of Branch, Sherman or Sheridan. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest that outlines why…

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