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Recent death: Alfonso Padron, 87, of Scottville

May 11, 2025

  Alfonso Padron, 87, of Scottville, died on Friday, May 9, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Visitation on Monday will begin at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, May 18,…

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The Ann Arbor No. 1, first Lake Michigan car ferry

May 10, 2025

This Maritime History Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The first railroad to offer car ferry service across Lake Michigan was the Toledo Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railway, predecessor of the Ann Arbor Railroad, with the debut of…

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Local businesses help MCC purchase rowing equipment

May 10, 2025

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 School District recently purchased eight rowing machines for its student athletics, with the majority of the equipment bought with donations. This idea started as a rehabilitation idea for athletes who weren’t able to run…

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Obituary: Ronald Allen Sorensen, 82, of Custer

May 10, 2025

Ronald Allen Sorensen, 82, of Custer peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Ludington. Ron was born at home on September 20, 1942, the second of six children born to Anker and Bernice Sorensen. He attended St. Mary’s School in Riverton Township before transferring to Scottville High School. Ronald left high school during his junior year to enlist…

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MCC community celebrates agriculture

May 9, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District held its fourth annual Community Agriculture Night Thursday at the Upper Elementary. Over 380 people attended the free event that featured multiple farming-related exhibits along with the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Science Lab. _____________ Please Support…

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