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Obituary: Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil

November 21, 2024

Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil, formerly of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mom was born on December 1, 1940, in Free Soil, to the late F. Andrew M. Rozell and Mary G. (Brown) Rozell. She graduated from Haslett High School in 1958. Later in life, in 1990, she earned her associate degree in accounting from…

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Employment: School Crossing Guard

November 21, 2024

Employment: School Crossing Guard The City of Ludington Police Department is seeking a seasonal permanent part-time school crossing guard. The work involves traffic control and supervising students crossing the street at Washington and Tinkham avenues.  The LPD is looking for individuals who possess the ability to interact well with children of all ages, use good judgment, and have flexible schedules.…

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Escaped inmate apprehended shortly after fleeing from deputy

November 20, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law enforcement personnel quickly apprehended an escaped inmate today who ran from a corrections deputy as the 26-year-old man was being escorted to the Mason County Courthouse from the Mason County Jail. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the inmate, who was wearing an orange jail outfit, handcuffed and “belly chained,” had been transported…

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Learning buddies: MCC tutoring program involves community

November 20, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central Schools has partnered with members of the community to help give some first and second grade students a boost in learning. Community Reading Buddies, held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US 10-31,…

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Jaycees holding Light up the Night lighting competition

November 20, 2024

The Ludington Area Jaycees is holding its second annual Light up the Night Christmas lighting competition. Mason County residents are welcome to register their homes or businesses through Nov. 29. There are two categories, Jaycees Choice and People’s Choice. Participants can win a first place prize of $500 and second place of $300 in the Jaycees Choice and $250 for…

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