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MCC to offer summer meals for kids again

June 5, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Food Service will again offer free summer meals to children at various locations in Ludington, Scottville, and Victory Township. The free meals are non-income based, open to anyone ages 18 and younger or persons up to age 26 who…

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Library offering summer reading program for children, adults

June 5, 2025

The Mason County District Library will begin its 2025 Summer Reading Program beginning Friday, June 6. This year’s theme is “Color Our World” and is available to all age groups. Children are encouraged to read daily during the summer to keep comprehension skills strong. Adults are encouraged to take advantage of all that the library has to offer. Therefore, the adult…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann (Buckley) Cunningham, 82, of Ludington

June 5, 2025

Blessed by the grace of our Savior, Patrica Ann Cunningham journeyed home to heaven, Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born to the loving parents of Jayne and Donald Buckley on October 9, 1942, Patti entered this world as a cherished blessing under God’s watchful care. Patti was benevolent, always offering grace, compassion, kindness, and love to everyone she encountered. Her sharp…

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Recent births, published June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Sophia May Cole, the daughter of Jayd Mustaikis and Michael Cole of Fountain, was born on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Obituary: Dawn Marie Flores, 64, of Scottville

June 4, 2025

Dawn Marie (Gulembo) Flores, 64, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Dawn was born on November 20, 1960, in Kalamazoo. She was adopted by the best parents ever when she was 7 ½ months old. In 1995, she was lucky enough to find her birth family. She was a graduate of Mason County Central High School in…

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