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Over 700 third graders explore WSCC and CTE

May 22, 2024

This story is presented by West Shore Community College and West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College and the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main campus today,…

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Community Foundation asks for public to take community center survey

May 22, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County, along with key community stakeholders, announces the launch of a county-wide survey to gather input for the potential development of a multigenerational community center. The survey is aimed to measure community interest in this type of center and gather insights on the types of social, cultural, recreational, fitness, and educational activities that residents…

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Obituary: Ryan Nicholas Knudsen, 44, of Ludington

May 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ryan Nicholas Knudsen (aka “Smiley”) Ryan, a virtuoso behind the drum kit, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Ludington at age 44. Born with an innate talent for percussion, Ryan dedicated much time to perfecting the craft of drumming, touching the musical souls of all that heard him play. Beyond the stage, Ryan was…

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Bicyclist injured on Victory Corner Road

May 21, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man riding a bicycle was seriously injured Tuesday evening after he allegedly pulled out in the path of a pickup truck. The crash occurred in the 1600 block of North Victory Corner Road, between Hansen and Decker roads. According to personnel on scene, the Ford F-150 pickup and the bicyclist…

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Photo Feature: Fish lessons

May 21, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Last week Mason County Central third graders, taught by Cheri Stibitz, released several dozen young salmon into the Pere Marquette River on Friday at Scottville Riverside Park. The class raised the salmon from 150 eggs since November that were supplied through…

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