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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…

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Four-wheeler goes through the ice on PM Lake, sinks

February 28, 2025

The riders safely made it out of the icy water PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people riding a four-wheeler on Pere Marquette Lake went through the ice Thursday, Feb. 27, shortly before 9:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Emergency crews were called to…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies   -Adrianna Rae Avila, 27; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy)…

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Police news, published Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County:  Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025:…

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Recent births, published Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  A son was born to Alexandria Matlock…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Austin Edward White-Cole, 30, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating…

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Recent death: Robert Dunaway, 91, of Scottville

February 28, 2025

Robert Dunaway, 91, of Scottville, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of…

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Obituary: Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater

February 28, 2025

Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Harry was born in Hope, Mich., on January 22, 1923, the son of…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Feb. 27, 2025

February 27, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Roy-Gert Sluyter, 50, pleaded guilty Dec. 17 to a felony of third-offense domestic violence…

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Moolenaar reintroduces bill to freeze migrant workers’ wage

February 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman John Moolenaar (R—Michigan) reintroduced “bipartisan legislation to address high costs Michigan farmers are required to pay due to Department of Labor regulations,” states a press release…

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Police news, published Feb. 27, 2025

February 27, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025: 8:09…

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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…

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Scottville, Amber discuss collaborations

February 26, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Scottville Interim City Manager Clarence Goodlein attended the Amber Township Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 24, and discussed ways the…

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Police news, published Feb. 26, 2025

February 26, 2025

The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Feb. 24, 2025: 5:07 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Free Soil Road,…

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Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Wheaton, 65, of Ludington

February 26, 2025

A legend, known as William “Bill” Wheaton, was born to Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton on June 8, 1959, where he found himself gasping his first breath of fresh air…

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Obituary: Deborah Susanne Soberalski, 70, of Ludington

February 26, 2025

Deborah Susanne Soberalski, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Deb was born February 6, 1955, in Ludington, the daughter…

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Obituary: Randy LaVerne Smith, 67, of Custer

February 26, 2025

Randy LaVerne Smith, 67, of Custer, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born August 28, 1957, the son of LaVerne (Pete) Smith and AprilBelle Sharon (Reene) Smith.…

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Recent death: Leonard “Lenny” Feldberg, 76, of Fountain

February 26, 2025

Leonard “Lenny” Feldberg, 76, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…

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Town hall meeting to address US 10 speed in Custer moved to school

February 25, 2025

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The town hall meeting to discuss the US 10 speed limit in the village has been moved to the Mason County Eastern cafeteria.…

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Amber Township considering increasing LMTA contribution

February 25, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees may consider increasing the township’s contribution to Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) in order to continue service…

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