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Spartan Proud: Kaley Petersen, big life in a small town.

April 10, 2017

Spartan Proud: Kaley Petersen, big life in a small town.  #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today we feature Kaley Petersen, class of 2005. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Kaley (Schroeder) Petersen doesn’t believe that attending a small school resulted in challenges or…

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Rep. VanderWall to host coffee hour.

April 10, 2017

Rep. VanderWall to host coffee hour.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — State Rep. Curt VanderWall of Ludington will hold a local coffee hour on Tuesday, April 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mason County Airport conference room, 5300 W. US 10. “Coffee hours are a great opportunity for residents to share any questions or concerns they may have about state…

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Amber Township man faces felony charges of animal torture.

April 10, 2017
Amber Township man faces felony charges of animal torture.

Amber Township man faces felony charges of animal torture.  #MasonCountyPoliceNews. LUDINGTON — Raymond David Spyker, 33, of Amber Township has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the felony charge of animal killing/torture. Spyker was arrested on Saturday by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in the 1500 block of West US 10-31 in Amber Township. According to Sheriff Kim Cole, the…

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Recent deaths, reported April 10, 2017.

April 10, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Michael Edel, 83, of Scottville died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Stephens Funeral Home – Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Sandra L. Matt, 81, of Ludington died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Funeral arrangements by Stephens…

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Mother of police killer released from prison.

April 9, 2017

Mother of police killer released from prison.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Tammi Lynne Spofford, the mother of police killer Eric Knysz, was released last week from prison. On September 9, 2013, Knysz murdered Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township by shooting the trooper in the head. Knysz and his wife, Sarah Renee…

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