Community

Sandcastles Children’s Museum receives grants for new exhibit

November 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum recently received a $3,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County and a $2,500 grant from Great Lakes Energy People Fund for a social emotional learning exhibit called Zen’s Den. The Community Foundation of Mason County has been a frequent supporter of Sandcastles’ exhibits and programming. This project is made possible by a grant from the Drs. Ruth and John…

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Celebrating Thanksgiving in Scottville

November 24, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center hosted its annual Senior Community Dinner Sunday afternoon at Mason County Central High School. The free meal was partially funded through a coin drive organized by the Mason County District Library Scottville branch…

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Rotary Auction to celebrate 25th year

November 21, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Tickets are available online now for the Rotary Club of Ludington’s 25th Annual Holiday Auction scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. In addition to a full meal, those attending the live auction gala will be able to bid on more than 170 silent auction items and 10 live auction items and packages as…

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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. There are two categories, Jaycees Choice and People’s Choice. Participants can win a first place prize of $500 and second place of $300 in the Jaycees Choice and $250 for…

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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 in bio systems  and agricultural engineering, focusing on optimizing irrigation practices to enhance water use efficiency in corn and soybeans. His research experience spans soil moisture  monitoring,  nutrient  leaching,  and…

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