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Badger’s first sailing moved forward to May 17

May 9, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry Service announced today that it has again moved the SS Badger’s first sailing of the 2024 forward to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17. In April, LMC had announced the first sailing was to be June 1. The Badger’s coal-powered boilers will be lit this weekend. The Badger’s 2023 sailing season was cut short in…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Over 450 attend MCC Community Agriculture Night

May 9, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Over 450 people attended Mason County Central’s third annual Community Agriculture Night Wednesday at the Upper Elementary parking lot. The event included a variety of farm,  industrial and educational displays, wagon rides, the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Science…

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79th District Court news, posted May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Charles Keith Moody, 35; four counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine) and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Feb. 1 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 2; preliminary hearing: May 22; bai: $100,000 cash. -Marshon Lafon Heath, Jr., 27; three counts…

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Friends of Ludington State Park announces summer music and program series

May 9, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park, in conjunction with Ludington State Park and the LSP interpretive program, announce the 2024 Summer Series featuring 22 programs. All events are free and begin at 7 p.m. Most will be at the amphitheater in Ludington State Park, just south of the Big Sable River walking bridge with a rain location of…

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Obituary: Frederick Arthur Collins, 65, of Fountain

May 9, 2024

Fredrick Arthur Collins, 65, of Fountain, passed away May 8, 2024.  He was born May 20, 1959, to George and Verda Collins. Fred enjoyed tree trimming, cutting wood, and doing odd jobs. He also enjoyed working on vehicles. He is survived by his son, Shawn Collins; his two daughters, Bridget May and Melissa Cochran; two grandsons and one granddaughter; his…

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