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Ariel Walters LeClair receives MCC Courage of Gabe Award

June 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —Mason County Central Upper Elementary fifth grade student Ariel Walters LeClair was the recipient of the school’s 13th annual Courage of Gabe Award, presented today during the end-of-the-year awards ceremony. The award is named after 2021 MCC graduate…

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Obituary: Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington

June 10, 2025

Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from an ORV accident in Branch. Kieara was born June 16, 2008, to James and Xaveria Stockwell. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and attended Ludington High School. She loved outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.…

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Women Who Care donates to Helping Others Prosper

June 10, 2025

LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently donated $9,040 to Helping Others Prosper. Helping Others Prosper (HOP) is a Mason County nonprofit organization with the mission to empower people in the community by providing shelter and resources needed to maintain a stable environment. For more information on HOP, visit its Facebook group here. Women Who Care meets quarterly at…

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Obituary: Frederick John Keson, 58, of Ludington

June 10, 2025

Frederick John Keson of Ludington, affectionately known as “Johnny,” gained his wings on Friday, June 6, 2025. Fred was born May 8, 1967, in Muskegon, the son of Louis LaVerne Keson and Florence Marie Keson (Bialochowski). Fred was a 1985 graduate of Ludington High school. He and Fairlyn (Beth) were married October 14, 2000. Fred was a shift supervisor in…

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Working the Lakes: Undaunted/PM41; Part 1, Chuck Leonard

June 9, 2025

Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com; Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com; and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Today MCP and Great Lakes Boat Blog launch a new series on Interlake…

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