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Escaped inmate apprehended shortly after fleeing from deputy

November 20, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law enforcement personnel quickly apprehended an escaped inmate today who ran from a corrections deputy as the 26-year-old man was being escorted to the Mason County Courthouse from the Mason County Jail. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the inmate, who was wearing an orange jail outfit, handcuffed and “belly chained,” had been transported…

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Woman sent to prison for shoplifting

November 20, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman convicted of two counts of first-degree retail fraud was sentenced to 20 months to 10 years in prison Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Nicole Lynn Boles pleaded guilty to the felony…

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Learning buddies: MCC tutoring program involves community

November 20, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central Schools has partnered with members of the community to help give some first and second grade students a boost…

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First snowfall of the season expected tonight

November 20, 2024

MASON COUNTY — The first snowfall of the season is expected to begin tonight, Nov. 20, and continue on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service in Grand…

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Man arrested after threatening hotel guests, fighting with police

November 20, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Manistee man was arrested on multiple charges after threatening hotel guests and fighting with police at the Rodeway Inn, at 5095 W. US 10,…

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Jaycees holding Light up the Night lighting competition

November 20, 2024

The Ludington Area Jaycees is holding its second annual Light up the Night Christmas lighting competition. Mason County residents are welcome to register their homes or businesses through Nov. 29.…

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Police news, published Nov. 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

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 Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024: 1:19…

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Obituary: Gerald Miller, 91, of Ludington

November 20, 2024

Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Jerry was born on August 24, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Anne (Gallivan) Miller.…

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MSU Extension hires new water use efficiency educator

November 19, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Brendan Kelley was recently hired as an agriculture water use efficiency educator for Michigan State University Extension. Kelley recently graduated from Michigan State with a master’s degree…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Rd.

November 19, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP, 12:31 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Road.  

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Historical Society annual meeting will include special announcements

November 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold it its 87th annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at the Mason County Historical Society’s downtown Ludington center, 130 E.…

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Library to offer Remote Tech Help at Hamlin Twp. Hall

November 19, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County District Library will host the first of a series of Remote Tech Help sessions on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at…

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‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ Dec. 13

November 19, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Help Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post help those in need by “Stuffing a Blue Goose” Friday, Dec. 13, from noon to 6 p.m.…

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Obituary: Greg Erickson, 71, of Ludington

November 19, 2024

Greg Russell Erickson, 71, of Ludington, passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Greg was born on February 17, 1953, the son of the…

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Community dinner in Scottville

November 19, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — First Methodist Church of Scottville, 114 W. State St., will host a free community spaghetti dinner today, Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Community dinners are…

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Recent death: Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil

November 19, 2024

Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil, formerly of Lansing, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 from 4 to 7…

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Recent death: Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington

November 19, 2024

Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 18, 2024. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at noon at Oak…

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Letter to the Editor: WSCC board does not reflect its mission in regards to pool

November 19, 2024

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not…

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Employment: Administration and Database Assistant

November 19, 2024

Employment: Administration and Database Assistant The Community Foundation for Mason County is seeking an Administration and Database Assistant. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and proficient computer skills, including…

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Public Notice: Amber Township Board of Review

November 19, 2024

The Amber Township Board of Trustees is seeking two Amber Township residents, who are taxpayers, to serve on the Board of Review. The primary purpose of the Board of Review…

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Recent births, published Nov. 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

James Sonny Phelps, the son of Emily and Quinn Phelps of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024…

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