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VIDEO: MCC Marching Band

September 17, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartan Marching Band made its second appearance for the fall season on Friday, Sept. 12 during the home varsity football game. The band is under the direction of Brian Parent, who began…

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Memorial service announcement: Judge John Carney Jr.

September 17, 2025

A memorial service for Judge John Richard Carney Jr., who died on Aug. 19, 2025 at the age of 78 will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 3060 W. US 10-31, Amber Township. Read his obituary here.  Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, wwwGraceCremations.com.

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Employment: Maintenance/Custodian, West Shore ESD

September 17, 2025

Employment: Maintenance/Custodian, West Shore ESD West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Maintenance/Custodian. High School diploma and at least six months of related experience in building and custodial maintenance required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W.…

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Ludington man charged with unlawful imprisonment, weapons charges

September 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — Thomas James Parker, 54, of Ludington was arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court on multiple charges including unlawful imprisonment, two counts of felony firearms, assault with a dangerous weapon, and domestic violence. He was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 12:30 p.m. by Ludington Police Department following an incident in the 800 block of East Melendy…

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History podcast: 1934 Murder on Crystal Lake

September 16, 2025

In episode 11 of the Great Lakes History Log podcast we a bizarre murder that took place along the shores of Crystal Lake on Saturday, Jan. 20, 1934. The victim was 62-year-old Bertha Bean, also known as Bertha Comley. The sole suspect was Bean’s commonwealth husband, 68-year-old Charles Comley, a former Chicago Board of Trade operator who had been living…

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