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Local businesses help MCC purchase rowing equipment

May 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 School District recently purchased eight rowing machines for its student athletics, with the majority of the equipment bought with donations. This idea started as a rehabilitation idea for athletes who weren’t able to run…

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Obituary: Ronald Allen Sorensen, 82, of Custer

May 10, 2025

Ronald Allen Sorensen, 82, of Custer peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Ludington. Ron was born at home on September 20, 1942, the second of six children born to Anker and Bernice Sorensen. He attended St. Mary’s School in Riverton Township before transferring to Scottville High School. Ronald left high school during his junior year to enlist…

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MCC community celebrates agriculture

May 9, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District held its fourth annual Community Agriculture Night Thursday at the Upper Elementary. Over 380 people attended the free event that featured multiple farming-related exhibits along with the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Science Lab. _____________ Please Support…

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Lake Jump raises over $33,000 for senior centers

May 9, 2025

Article submitted by Mason County senior centers LUDINGTON — Mason County’s four senior centers will share proceeds from Ludington Lake Jump 2025 which attracted more than $33,000 in donations and a large, enthusiastic crowd at Stearns Park on April 26. “The event exceeded our expectations, with a great crowd and total donations of $33,353,” said Free Soil Senior Center Director…

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Planned peony farm wins Momentum Business Plan Competition

May 9, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Roots Peony Farm won the grand prize of $15,000 in the Momentum Business Plan Competition Thursday evening. The prize was awarded after finalists presented their business pitches to a live audience and a panel of judges during the event at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Business owner, Troy Venneman, was presented a check from the Pennies…

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