Spartan News

MCC improvement projects likely to begin next summer

November 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters approved a bond renewal of 2.15 mills, which will generate $23,357,000 for much needed updates to the school’s aging buildings, roadways and equipment. The bonds will be sought in two series. The first series of bonds, approximately $8 million, will be sold beginning in January 2026. The second series…

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Volunteer Scottville crossing guards honored

November 6, 2025

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Three Summit Technical Center criminal justice students were honored today for their volunteerism during the recent traffic detour through Scottville. The three students are all students of Mason County Central High School and include Landon…

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VIDEO: MCC Halloween

October 31, 2025

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — A Mason County Central tradition is the elementary students’ Halloween parade. Watch the video to enjoy the costumes. _________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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Dep. Luke Postma keeps MCC safe

October 28, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 found me at Mason County Central Schools meeting up with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Luke Postma, the MCC school resource officer. He drove up in his patrol car from one…

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Teachers receive classroom library grants

October 23, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Two area second grade teachers recently each received $2,200 Classroom Literacy Grants from TalentFirst. The grants have allowed the teachers to purchase books for a classroom library and also for the purchase of shelves. The grants were…

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