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VIDEO: Giving thanks and sharing at Scottville Elementary

November 21, 2023

VIDEO: Giving thanks and sharing at Scottville Elementary Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary held its annual kindergarten Sharing Stew event on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The children, along with parents, grandparents or other adults, mixed ingredients…

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O.J. DeJonge Middle School ranks in magazine’s top 7 percentile

November 21, 2023

O.J. DeJonge Middle School ranks in magazine’s top 7 percentile LUDINGTON — U.S. News and World Report Magazine recently ranked Ludington Area School District’s O.J. DeJonge Middle School in the top 7 percentile of Michigan middle schools. This is the second time the school has received such ranking, the first in 2021. For the 2023 rankings, O.J. DeJonge Middle School…

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Consider donating to LASD’s The Giving Tree

November 21, 2023

Consider donating to LASD Giving Tree Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor:…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 21, 2023

November 21, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Patrick Lee Lessard, 50; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine); arrested Nov. 12 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Nov. 13; probable cause hearing: Nov. 22; bail: $10,000…

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Obituary: Pearl Hilden, 88, of Ludington

November 21, 2023

Obituary: Pearl Hilden, 88, of Ludington Pearl Emily Hilden, 88, of Ludington, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1935, in Ludington, to the late Robert and Sylvia (Liska) Dietz. Pearl was a loving and sweet woman, known for her kind heart and vibrant personality. She was often described as a “crazy lady” by those…

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