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Driver who died following Sugar Grove crash identified

October 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver who died in a single vehicle crash on Sugar Grove Road. Shari Nott, 59, died as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Emergency personnel responded to the vehicle crash just after…

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Orchard Market maize maze

October 17, 2024

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Orchard Market’s Fun of the Farm continues this weekend and next with a variety of fall activities including a large corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, apple cannons, fresh doughnuts and cider and more. The activities…

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Fountain woman dies following Sugar Grove Road crash

October 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Fountain woman passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Emergency personnel responded to the vehicle crash just after 1 p.m.,  Wednesday,…

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MCC Marching Band nearing end of season; program continues to grow

October 17, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Marching Band is nearing…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 17, 2024

October 17, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Morris Fondren, 23; two counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance…

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Police news, published Oct. 17, 2024

October 17, 2024

The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024: 6:49 p.m.,  (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old Fountain woman was arrested for domestic violence following a 911…

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US 31 lane closures Monday

October 17, 2024

US 31 between Fountain and Beyer roads will be reduced to one lane on Monday, Oct. 21 for paving, weather permitting. Lanes will be flag controlled, motorists should expect delays…

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Fin & Feather Club offering last CPL class for 2024

October 17, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering its last concealed pistol license (CPL) class of 2024 on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6 to…

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Obituary: Mack Nickelson, 40, of Ludington

October 17, 2024

Mack Emil Nickelson, 40, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mack was born to Howard (Bud) and Donna Nickelson on October 3, 1984. He graduated from Ludington…

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Death notice: William “Bill” Hopkins, 71, of Scottville

October 17, 2024

William “Bill” Hopkins, 71, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…

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Recent births, published Oct. 17, 2024

October 17, 2024

Meliodas Lupin Fynn Kelley, the son of Aedily Kelley of Fountain, was born on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births…

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Recent death: Bruce Alan Schultz, 64, of Ludington

October 17, 2024

Bruce Alan Schultz, 64, of Ludington, died on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Arlene Hackert, 91, of Scottville

October 17, 2024

Arlene Hackert, 91, of Scottville, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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WSCC’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a family affair

October 16, 2024

Photos and story by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community…

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Driver ejected from fiery crash

October 16, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash just after 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the 3000 block of East Sugar…

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Sign up for MCP/OCP’s Daily Briefings, enter to win Badger tickets

October 16, 2024

Customers who sign up for the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing will be entered into a drawing to receive free round-trip passage for two on the SS Badger in the 2025 sailing…

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Celebration of life open house: Hagen Boyd Dickson, 49, of Ludington

October 16, 2024

A celebration of life open house in memory of Hagen Dickson will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Scottville branch of the Mason…

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DTE official says utility is good, green neighbor

October 16, 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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