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MCC announces homecoming court, activities

October 2, 2023

MCC announces homecoming court, activities Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School has announced its 2023 Homecoming Court and spirit week activities, which will take place the week of Oct. 9. Homecoming queen candidates include seniors Jayden Baker, Aylin Davila, Riley Mast and Emily…

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Road Commission recognized for low employee injury rates

October 2, 2023

Road Commission recognized for low employee injury rates MANISTEE — The Mason County Road Commission was recognized for having one of the lowest employee injury rates among road commissions in the state this past year. The announcement was made at the County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s (CRASIF) Annual Membership Meeting in Manistee held on September 13, 2023. Every year at…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 2, 2023

October 2, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 2, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Allen Alexander, 30; aggravated stalking, malicious destruction of personal property, and third offense habitual offender; arrested July 1 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Sept. 25; probable cause hearing: Oct. 4; bail: $50,000…

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Library program to discuss guaranteed income

October 2, 2023

Library program to discuss guaranteed income LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library, with Abondia Center, will host the second presentation of the Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World series, Guaranteed Income Projects around the Globe, October 5, 2023 at 7 p.m., at the Ludington Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave.  The series is free and available in-person…

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Recent death: Jack Carlton Van Dort, 81, of Fountain

October 2, 2023

Recent death: Jack Carlton Van Dort, 81, of Fountain Jack Carlton Van Dort, 81, of Fountain, died on Monday October 2, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Mason County Reformed Church in Amber Township. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral…

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