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Recent death: Barbara Carrier, 82, of Ludington

October 21, 2023

Barbara Jean Carrier, 82, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 21, 2023. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer with Rev. Daniel DePew presiding. Visitation on Friday will begin at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, October 26,…

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Scottville Senior Center to celebrate 50 years today at open house

October 20, 2023

Scottville Senior Center to celebrate 50 years today at open house Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., is celebrating 50 years of service today during an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will include special guest…

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Motorists reminded to be mindful of school buses

October 20, 2023

Motorists reminded to be mindful of school buses By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — This week school districts in Michigan are observing Michigan School Bus Safety Week. The West Shore Educational Service District provides educational services…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 20, 2023

October 20, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 20, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Lee Merriman, 44; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense domestic violence, and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 17;…

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Obituary: LaVerne Beeman, 77, of Scottville

October 20, 2023

Obituary: LaVerne Beeman, 77, of Scottville LaVerne Jay Beeman, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the presence of his wife and children. LaVerne was born on November 13, 1945, the son of Frank Devere Beeman and Alice Louise Horton. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1964-1967. On July 10, 1971,…

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