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Obituary: Deborah ‘Deby’ Ruegsegger, 67, of Ludington

October 3, 2024

Deborah “Deby” Ruegsegger, 67, of Ludington, fell asleep in death October 2, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.  She was born August 30, 1957, in Alma. Deby enjoyed cruising in the Caribbean, walks along the Lake Michigan shore, digging in the dirt with her hands and planting flowers, working with numbers and trying her hand at different arts and…

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Not in our school! Teaching lessons on anti-bullying

October 2, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes is passionate about assuring that each of his students learn in a safe and healthy environment. For several years, he has taught the student body about anti-bullying by holding an…

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Visiting the Pere Marquette 1223

October 2, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND HAVEN — Much of my historical research over the last year has been focused on the rail industry (including carferries). Typically, my focus is on the impact of that industry on Mason County. Mason County is blessed to have a historical locomotive, a 2-6-0, on display at Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village.…

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Bebop Spartans to perform Oct. 11

October 1, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans ,with special guest trombonist Ryan Keberle, at the Ludington Area Center, 107 S. Harrison St., for the arts on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Improvisation, bebop, swing,…

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Obituary: Eugene T. Duncil, Sr., 78, of Scottville

October 1, 2024

Eugene T. Duncil, Sr., 78, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  Eugene was born on August 1, 1946 in Manistee, the son of Warren and Dolores (Krause) Duncil Sr. and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1965. Eugene partnered with his brother-in-law Rusty Petersen in a…

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