Spartan News

Clown Band donation helps purchase new drums for MCC elementary music program

March 5, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary music students will no longer have to learn rhythm skills on homemade instruments. A recent grant from the Scottville Clown Band, helped provide the remainder of funds needed to purchase 25 world drums and auxiliary percussion instruments…

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LASD, MCC bands receive top ratings at festival

March 2, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SHELBY — Three bands from Mason County schools received top ratings at at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Band and Orchestra Festival held at Shelby High School last week. The Ludington High School Wind Symphony, O.J. DeJonge…

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MCC 7th graders learn about local history

February 28, 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 — Seventh graders from Mason County Central Middle School visited the Mason County Historical Society in downtown Ludington Friday. The students were given a tour of the facility which houses the Rose Hawley Archives and learned about the…

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30th MCC Community Auction is March 1

February 26, 2025

Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —The 30th Mason County Central Community Auction will take place on Saturday, March 1 at the Graystone Event Center, located at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4079 W. US 10-31, Amber Township. The event typically raises about $30,000…

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MCC esports team receives $10k donation

February 21, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School esports team recently received a $10,000 sponsorship from Ande Seat Gaming Chairs. The company has furnished chairs, lights and tables to the team, in its inaugural year. “This donation has been a great gift to…

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