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Obituary: James Edward Martin, 90, of Ludington

June 11, 2025

James Edward Martin, 90, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born May 22, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Maude (Andereck) Martin and Lester Fred Martin. Jim attended Fulmer Elementary in Mishawaka, Ind., Thomas Jefferson Jr. High and one year at John Adams High School in South Bend, Ind., before…

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Request for Mowing Bids, Village of Custer

June 11, 2025

Request for Mowing Bids, Village of Custer The Village of Custer is accepting bids for mowing two locations within the Village. Location one is the Custer Village Hall (Custer Fire Station) located at 2549 US 10, Custer MI 49405. Location two is the Statue Park located on South Main Street just south of the Mason County Eastern Parking lot. Bids accepted until July 11, 2025…

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Ariel Walters LeClair receives MCC Courage of Gabe Award

June 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —Mason County Central Upper Elementary fifth grade student Ariel Walters LeClair was the recipient of the school’s 13th annual Courage of Gabe Award, presented today during the end-of-the-year awards ceremony. The award is named after 2021 MCC graduate…

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Obituary: Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington

June 10, 2025

Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from an ORV accident in Branch. Kieara was born June 16, 2008, to James and Xaveria Stockwell. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and attended Ludington High School. She loved outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.…

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Women Who Care donates to Helping Others Prosper

June 10, 2025

LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently donated $9,040 to Helping Others Prosper. Helping Others Prosper (HOP) is a Mason County nonprofit organization with the mission to empower people in the community by providing shelter and resources needed to maintain a stable environment. For more information on HOP, visit its Facebook group here. Women Who Care meets quarterly at…

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