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News Alert: Police respond to threat at Comfort Inn

April 23, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement officers are on scene of the Comfort Inn, 5323 US-10. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies initially responded to a call of a man at the hotel brandishing a gun and making threats. The area surrounding the hotel has been blocked off by police and fire department units. Units on scene include…

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Prosecutor announces resignation

April 23, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink has announced that she will be resigning from the position effective June 1, 2024. Kreinbrink stated, in a press release, that she has accepted a partnership in the trial law firm of Craig W. Elhart in Traverse City. “Until June 1st, I will continue to do everything in…

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Employment: MCP Sports Editor

April 23, 2024

Employment: MCP Sports Editor Mason County Press is seeking a part-time Sports Editor. We seek an energetic sports enthusiast who enjoys telling the stories of local athletic events, especially, but not limited to, youth sports. This person should also be a self starter who requires little oversight. The MCP Sports Editor will be responsible for developing positive working relationships with…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Eating their science projects

April 23, 2024

MCC students learn about photosynthesis Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Seventh grade science students at Mason County Central Middle School have been studying photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Last week they ate their science projects. Teacher Amy Cronk said the students…

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Conservation District to hold seedling sale Friday and Saturday

April 23, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual tree seedling sale pickup on Friday and Saturday at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Each year, the Conservation District offers dozens of varieties of tree and shrub seedlings available for sale, to help reforestation efforts and wildlife habitat improvements. Included in the available trees this year are evergreens such…

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