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 Schools, in partnership with Mason County Eastern, held a Community and Family Engagement Agriculture Night Wednesday at the MCC Upper Elementary. Over 330 people attended the annual event designed to connect families with local…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s junior varsity softball team put together a complete performance Thursday night, sweeping Pine River in a West Michigan D League doubleheader at Spartan Community Field. The Spartans rolled to a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The whistles of the Mason & Oceana Railroad have been silent for more than a century, but this spring local historians will once again bring the “Miserable & Ornery” back to life. Back by popular demand following 2024’s sold-out railroad history excursion, the Mason County Historical Society will host “Touring the Mason & Oceana Railroad” from…
Motorists traveling on North Custer Road in Mason County should expect delays beginning Tuesday, May 12 as paving work gets underway in Custer, Sherman and Free Soil townships. The Mason County Road Commission announced Custer Road will be reduced to one lane with flag control starting May 12 while crews complete hot mix asphalt paving and gravel shoulder work. The…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karl Allen VanderVeer, 70, who died at his home in Ludington on April 30, 2026. Karl was born October 10, 1955, in Cadillac. After a brief time in foster care, he was welcomed into the loving home of Vernon and Elta VanderVeer. He grew up in Ludington, attended Ludington…
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