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Working on the Badger: Keepers of the Legacy, Capt. Ed Wiltse, ship’s master

October 11, 2025

Part 6 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Bernard “Bunny” Robertson, Bjoruin “Lindy” Johnson, Ernest Barth, John Bissell, Bruce Masse, Gregg Andersen, Dean Hobbs, Kevin Fitch. Those are just some of the men who have been the masters of the S.S. Badger, the last of a long line of car ferries based out of Ludington. In 2023, another captain joined…

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VIDEO: MCC Marching Band has successful week of competition

October 11, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Marching Band has had a successful week of competition earning high ratings. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the band performed at the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association district marching band competition at Big Rapids High School, earning a…

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Senior centers receive grant for digital tablets

October 11, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County’s four senior activities centers now have digital tablets available for seniors to use for internet access and other online activities. The new tablets are courtesy of a grant from the Ludington Rotary Club. Seniors will be able to use the devices at the senior centers. The local Rotary club provided a grant of up to $5,000,…

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Recent death: Judy Louise Amador, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ludington

October 11, 2025

Judy Louise Amador, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11am at the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024…

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MCC homecoming court

October 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.   SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District will celebrate its homecoming spirit week Oct. 13 to 18. Throughout the week, the schools will hold special spirit week activities. The Mason County Central 2025 homecoming court includes front, from left: Avery Miller, freshman…

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