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MCE presents All-Around Senior, Citizenship awards

May 20, 2025

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School held its year-end awards ceremony today. Receiving the All-Around Senior Award was Lucy Shoup, daughter of Susan and Paul Shoup. Lucy will be attending Michigan State University in the fall with the goal of becoming a medical doctor in dermatology. Lucy’s father, Paul, who is also superintendent, received the same honor in 1984.…

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MCC hosting Coffee with the ‘Supe’, May 22, June 8

May 20, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is hosting Coffee with the “Supe”  on two upcoming occasions on Thursday, May 22 at 9 a.m. and Sunday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at State & Main Coffee Shop, 101 N. Main St. District residents…

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Waves & Wheels Safety Day scheduled for May 31

May 20, 2025

LUDINGTON — Shoreline FORCE and Ludington Police Department are hosting Waves & Wheels Safety Day on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loomis Street Boat Launch. The family friendly event’s purpose is to encourage and educate the safe way to enjoy biking and water activities. Events will include: Ride ready bicycle check Helmet fitting Toddler balance…

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West Shore Bank awards scholarships to area graduates

May 20, 2025

LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank recently announced the awarding of 10 $1,000 Making a Difference scholarships to high school graduates throughout its market region, which includes Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Muskegon counties. Over 60 applicants applied for the scholarships. They demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership, and a commitment to positively impacting their communities. The 10 selected recipients…

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Obituary: Gloria Alice Taylor, 88, of Ludington

May 20, 2025

Gloria Alice (Lenon) Taylor, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, October 15, 1936. Her Parents were the late John Ezra Lenon and the late Viola (Snyder) Lenon. September 8, 1956, Gloria married Gerald R. Taylor, who she met in the ninth grade, and to whom she was still married at…

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